<p>Today’s episode is all about a Kingdom you probably haven’t heard about, but definitely should have: a place with fortifications rivaling the Great Wall of China, the birthplace of the famous <em>Benin Bronzes</em>, and whose capital was more technologically advanced than contemporary London. This is the story of the Great African Kingdom of Benin.</p>

Today’s episode is all about a Kingdom you probably haven’t heard about, but definitely should have: a place with fortifications rivaling the Great Wall of China, the birthplace of the famous Benin Bronzes, and whose capital was more technologically advanced than contemporary London. This is the story of the Great African Kingdom of Benin.

The African Kingdom That Didn't Need Doors

Time Crunch is a quick history podcast. Join Felicity, who knows a lot about history, and Ben, who doesn't, on a biweekly jaunt through time. We tell stories without getting bogged down in the details, and sometimes we toss a joke in there too.

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The African Kingdom That Didn't Need Doors

The African Kingdom That Didn't Need Doors