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King Ezana of Aksum: A Biography

-December 7, 2025-

Aksumite Conquest of Meroë

-December 7, 2025-

Kushite Conquest of Egypt and the 25th Dynasty

-December 6, 2025-

Ancient Egypt-3400–3100 BCE

-December 4, 2025-

The Kingdom of Swaziland – Now Eswatini

-December 3, 2025-

Sankofa and its Meaning

-September 26, 2025-

The Nok Civilization: Terracotta, Iron, and the Dawn of West African Innovation

-September 22, 2025-

Great Zimbabwe: Stone Cities and Trade Networks

-September 22, 2025-

The Rise of Nubia and Kush: Africa’s Southern Pharaohs

-September 22, 2025-

Axum & the Red Sea Trade: Africa’s Ancient Gateway to the World

-September 22, 2025-
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    King Ezana of Aksum: A Biography

    King Ezana ruled Aksum in the early to mid fourth century CE, usually dated about 330–356 CE. He is best known for adopting Christianity for the kingdom, for the Ezana Stone that records his campaigns, and for helping Aksum grow into a stronger regional power. Beginnings and early life [...]

Ancient Artwork & Construction

Artwork and construction in Ancient Africa

Ancient Egypt

Ancient Egypt-3400–3100 BCE

Nok sculpture

The Nok Civilization: Terracotta, Iron, and the Dawn of West African Innovation

Great Zimbabwe tower in great enclosure

Great Zimbabwe: Stone Cities and Trade Networks

Axum building

Axum & the Red Sea Trade: Africa’s Ancient Gateway to the World

Conquests

A look at different conquests through time.

Ancient city of Meroe

Aksumite Conquest of Meroë

Pharaoh Taharqa of Ancient Egypt's 25th Dynasty.

Kushite Conquest of Egypt and the 25th Dynasty

Kanem-Bornu & Hausa City-States: Trade, Faith, and Governance (c. 500–1500 CE)

Songhai Empire: Military, Governance, and Culture

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