History of Africa
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best History of Africa episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to History of Africa for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite History of Africa episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Season 4 Episode 24: The Brother’s Coup and Malagasy Constitution
History of Africa
11/06/23 • 37 min
In the aftermath of the controversial coup against Radama II, the new head of state, prime minister Rainivoninahitriniony, was in a tumultuous position. He and the fellow orchestrators of the coup had committed the unprecedented act of overthrowing the mpanjaka Imerina. He attempted to legitimize the bureaucratic takeover by marrying one of Radama's wives, Rasoherina, as well as drafting a new constitution for Imerina. While the constitution would last, Rainivoninahitriniony did not, and he was himself overthrown by his brother in 1864. This brother was Rainilaiarivony, one of the top ranking generals in the Malagasy army, who proceeded to implement a de facto military dictatorship, overthrowing his brother and declaring himself prime minister. While Rasoherina remained the official head of state, Rainilaiarivony was the true power behind the throne.
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10/21/24 • 28 min
It seems unlikely that he had 75 golden camels, but it's hard to say much else about Prince Ali of Shiraz. This historical figure has semi-historical origins, attested to in a mysterious document known as the "Kilwa Chronicle." In today's episode, we assess various interpretations of the Kilwa Chronicle, as well as the Sultanate's origins.
Season 0 Episode 1: Where Are We?
History of Africa
09/14/20 • 21 min
For our first episode, we will explore the various regions of Africa, from the Mediterranean in the North to the Cape in the South. We'll learn about the defining climate characteristics of each region to learn about what geographic factors drove the history of that area.
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Season 1 Episode 4: Egypt Shatters
History of Africa
10/26/20 • 21 min
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?
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Edit: apologies for the error with the music being too loud at some points. I'm still learning the software and mistakes happen.
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Season 4 Episode 25: Ranavalona II - Madagascar’s Christian Queen
History of Africa
11/20/23 • 28 min
As Rainilaiarivony radically reforms the government, educational system, and economy of the Kingdom of Madagascar, queen Ranavalona II radically reforms its religion when she officially converts the Merina Kingdom to Christianity.
Season 0 Episode 2: Languages and Prehistory
History of Africa
09/28/20 • 25 min
Today we look into the origins of modern humanity, the spread of humans across the African continent, and the linguistic families that form the basis of most modern African cultures.
Later Edit: I didn't realize at the time that "Berber" is actually something of a derogatory word for the Amazigh peoples of North and West Africa. Oops.
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Season 5 Episode 7: The Fezzan After the "Collapse"
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06/17/24 • 23 min
Most histories of the Garamantian kingdom end after its political collapse in the 4th century. However, the archaeological and written record seem to indicate that while the Garamantian kingdom may have died, the civilization that it spawned persisted well into the middle ages.
Season 6 Episode 3: The Lost Cities of Azania
History of Africa
09/23/24 • 27 min
Hidden in the brackish estuary of the Rufiji River, one of the greatest archaeological finds of the modern era might be waiting: the remains of a still poorly understood ancient trade hub referred to in ancient texts from across the world.
Rhapta, a maritime metropolis, was likely the most influential city of its region, and one which still remains enigmatic.
Season 6 Episode 8: The Age of Rebellions
History of Africa
12/23/24 • 20 min
The 11th century: a period of tumult in Kilwa's history. The sultanate overthrows the yoke of the Xanga, only to find that this rebellion is not the last.
02/26/24 • 30 min
The Bantu Migration is one of the most important and seminal events in the history of the African continent. But what if this theory of Bantu origins, concocted by a European colonial administrator trying to understand the history of the continent he was colonizing, was entirely off base? What are some of the holes in the theory of Bantu expansion? What are its strengths which have withstood through the criticism? And, with a revised and iterated view of Bantu expansion, how does this theory impact our understanding of the History of Africa.
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How many episodes does History of Africa have?
History of Africa currently has 112 episodes available.
What topics does History of Africa cover?
The podcast is about History, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on History of Africa?
The episode title 'Season 4 Episode 24: The Brother’s Coup and Malagasy Constitution' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on History of Africa?
The average episode length on History of Africa is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of History of Africa released?
Episodes of History of Africa are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of History of Africa?
The first episode of History of Africa was released on Sep 14, 2020.
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