History of Africa

By The History of Africa Podcast

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 acce... more

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Number 1: Season 1 Episode 6: The Old Kingdom’s Peak
When Sneferu ascended to the throne of Egypt, he had something to prove. He was born no royal, living his early life as a minor nomarch, and only lucked into the position by marrying the daughter of a pharaoh with no heir. In a quest to prove his status as a god-king, Sneferu commanded the most impressive building project yet made with human hands. Join us this week as Sneferu and his fourth dynasty successors build Egypt's most iconic landmarks. If you'd like to learn more about Egypt's fourth dynasty, or support the show, click here Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 09, 202018min
Number 2: Season 1 Episode 5: The first Pyramid Builders
Khasekhemwy is dead, and his son, Djoser, has inherited a kingdom with political stability and a flourishing economy. Djoser and his successors in the Third Dynasty will use this wealth to build the most magnificent structures that humans have ever laid eyes on. To learn more about this period of Egyptian history, or to support the show and the free education we provide, click here Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
November 02, 202021min
Number 3: Season 1 Episode 4: Egypt Shatters
When the last pharaoh of Egypt's first dynasty dies without an heir, Egypt is thrown into a protracted, blood civil war. This is only the beginning of Egypt's problems though, as the rule of Egypt's second dynasty will be a non-stop series of crisis after crisis. How will Egypt emerge from such a devastating period of instability? To learn more about Egyptian history and support the show, check out our website here Edit: apologies for the error with the music being too loud at some points. I'm still learning the software and mistakes happen. Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
October 26, 202022min
Number 4: Season 2 Episode 14 - The Rise of Islam (From the Aksumite Perspective)
Facing the threat of persecution from the polytheistic elite of Mecca, the early followers of the Prophet Muhammad are forced to leave the city. They find refuge in the Empire of Aksum. However, not all is well in the empire. The current negus, Armah (more often known as Al-Najashi) is struggling to put down the rebellion of the treacherous general Hatsani Danael. Thank you for listening to the History of Africa podcast. If you'd like to support the show, or vote in the upcoming poll for the topic of next season, click the "support the show" link. Notre Dame Stories Stories highlighting Notre Dame’s work to be a force for good in the world. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 10, 202132min
Number 5: Season 2 Episode 13 - The Aksumite-Persian War
A triumvirate of a disgraced Aksumite prince, a Persian death-row prisoner, and an Arab-Jewish nobleman threaten to permanently kick the Aksumites out of their Yemeni client kingdom Learn more about the Aksumite-Persian war (or about African history as a whole (on our accompanying blog. Thank you to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode: check out their website to sign up at Podcorn.com Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 26, 202121min