EPISODE 5 - The Solomonic Dynasty

This episode is a special one, as we interview esteemed Doctor, Professor, and Historian Haile Larebo on the historical significance on some of the kingdoms, peoples and regions in the southern, central, and western Ethiopia during the Medieval Ages such as the Kembatta, Hadiya, ...  عرض المزيد

The Shifta, The “Mad-Man”, The Visionary, Robin-Hood, the Uniter... There are many names to describe one of the most important and praised figures in Ethiopian History, yes, Emperor Tewodros himself. Join us as we discuss his past, his coming to power, how he, "the son of a Kosso ...  عرض المزيد

Overseeing a rich and diverse kingdom, Ethiopia’s medieval monarchs consolidated their power by claiming descent from the Biblical King Solomon. But why did they pursue long-distance diplomatic contacts with Latin Europe? 

In this episode of Gone Medieval</e ...

In this fantastic episode of Guerrilla History, we bring back our esteemed friend and guest, Prof. Hakim Adi, to discuss his eminently important new book <a href= "https://www.amazon.co.uk/African-Caribbean-People-Britain-History/dp/1802060685/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UT ...

From the Baltics to the Balkans, from Prague to Kiev, Eastern Europe is more than the sum total of its annexations, invasions and independence declarations.

In this episode of Gone Medieval, Matt Lewis meets Jacob Mikanowski, author of Goodbye Eastern Eu ...

Earlier this month, it was reported that DNA analysis of the skeleton of a 10-year-old girl buried in Kent in the 7th century showed she was of West African descent. Thirty-three per cent of her DNA suggests that the girl’s grandfather or great-grandfather was probably from th ...