History of Africa

By: The History of Africa Podcast
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  • Take a deep dive deep into African history with this in-depth podcast. From Casablanca to Cape Town, tune in to this podcast to learn about the magnificent and oft-forgotten history of Africa. To access more free resources about African history, provide feedback, or support the show, check out our associated website at https://historyofafricapodcast.blogspot.com
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  • Season 6 Episode 5: Make Way for Prince Ali - The Mysterious Kilwa Chronicle

    Season 6 Episode 5: Make Way for Prince Ali - The Mysterious Kilwa Chronicle
    Oct 21 2024

    It seems unlikely that he had 75 golden camels, but it's hard to say much else about Prince Ali of Shiraz. This historical figure has semi-historical origins, attested to in a mysterious document known as the "Kilwa Chronicle." In today's episode, we assess various interpretations of the Kilwa Chronicle, as well as the Sultanate's origins.
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    28 mins
  • Season 6 Episode 4: Second Fiddle In East Africa

    Season 6 Episode 4: Second Fiddle In East Africa
    Oct 7 2024

    Throughout the early middle ages, Kilwa remained a small settlement, laying in the shadow of the much greater city of Mogadishu.
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    17 mins
  • Season 6 Episode 3: The Lost Cities of Azania

    Season 6 Episode 3: The Lost Cities of Azania
    Sep 23 2024

    Hidden in the brackish estuary of the Rufiji River, one of the greatest archaeological finds of the modern era might be waiting: the remains of a still poorly understood ancient trade hub referred to in ancient texts from across the world.

    Rhapta, a maritime metropolis, was likely the most influential city of its region, and one which still remains enigmatic.
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    27 mins

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great! love it. Learned a lot and did a lot of research and reading bc of some of these episodes.

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Thank you

Loved it, please continue as long as possible. This history is needed to be told

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Wow

Great information and really likable creator. I really hope this continues for as long as possible!

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