Season 6 Episode 4: Second Fiddle In East Afr...

Explore the history of the Wolof Empire with us this season. In this episode we set the stage for what is to come by examining the geography and prehistory of Senegambia. From the evolution of its archaeological cultures to the famous Senegambian megaliths, let's encounter this f ...  Afficher plus

Kilwa is brought to its knees by one final foreign invasion, which leads the island into an irreversible decline and the eventual dissolution of the sultanate. 

Synopsis:  The Sabaeans and Himyarites leveraged their control over south Arabian aromatics into a lucrative trade that spanned the ancient world.  The region’s remoteness, wealth and active diplomacy afforded some protection from the powerful empires who frequently dominated the ...  Afficher plus

On today's episode, we followup on the Boer Wars, focusing on Afrikaner identity and their conflicts with the British Empire. We explore the Cape Colony, the Great Trek, and early encounters with the Zulu nation, highlighting Zulu military tactics under Shaka Zulu, highlighting s ...  Afficher plus

10 ans après la conquête et les premières victoires, il est temps pour les Vikings de bâtir ! C'est le temps de l'installation, de la colonisation et du commerce. Mais en Angleterre, certains résistent encore et s'opposent toujours à la présence des hommes et des femmes du Nord… ...  Afficher plus

Also called Flagellum Dei, or the “scourge of God,” Attila was known to Romans for his brutality and a penchant for sacking and pillaging Roman cities. He's considered one of the greatest “barbarian” rulers in history, having successfully expanded the rule of the Huns and maintai ...  Afficher plus