The San: A Lesson on Culture Eradication
In the final episode of season 1, we discuss the San (and to some extent the Khoi) of southern Africa, the first settlers of the area. We talk about their emergence, long history and the consequences ...
18 Apr 202147min
The Kandakes of Kush: A Lesson on the Prowess of African Queens
In this episode we discuss the ancient Kushite kingdom centered in Meroe and its dynasty of female rulers known as the Kandakes. We talk about their power, accomplishments and the long tradition of wo...
10 Apr 202155min
Kingdom of Kongo: A Lesson in the Dark Side of Opportunity
Join us to discuss the medieval kingdom of Kongo of central-west Africa. We highlight its formation, key practices, early adoption of Christianity, its tense relations with the Portuguese, and how Kon...
27 Mar 202141min
The Orishas: A Lesson in How Far Faith Can Go
We're back! This week's episode is a discussion on probably Africa's second most well-known pantheon - the Orshias, traditional deities of the Yoruba people of West Africa. We talk about their origin,...
20 Mar 202143min
The Imazighen (Berbers): A Lesson on Identity
Join us to discuss the Imagizghen, the native ethnic group of most of North Africa and parts of the Sahara. Throughout the episode, we highlight aspects of their history, culture, identity and relatio...
20 Feb 202147min
Menelik II: A Lesson In Resilience
In this episode, we talk about Menelik II, a pioneer of modern day Ethiopia and a huge reason the country was never colonized by Europe. We discuss his origin, rise to power and how he ensured Ethiopi...
13 Feb 202142min
The Legend of Ditaolane: A Lesson on the Tragedy of Greatness
In this episode, we tell the story of Ditaolane, a legendary figure in Lesotho folklore. We follow it up with a discussion on some characteristics of African folklore and how they represent the real w...
7 Feb 202125min
Traditional C-Section in Uganda: A Lesson on Ancient African Medicine
Journey with us to 19th century Uganda, in the small kingdom of Bunyoro, where a a British medical missionary recorded one of the earliest known C-section operations, complete with indigenous solution...
30 Jan 202138min
