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History of Africa

By: The History of Africa Podcast
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  • Take a deep dive deep into African history with this in-depth podcast. From Casablanca to Cape Town, tune in to this podcast to learn about the magnificent and oft-forgotten history of Africa. To access more free resources about African history, provide feedback, or support the show, check out our associated website at https://historyofafricapodcast.blogspot.com
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Episodes
  • Season 5 Episode 7: The Fezzan After the "Collapse"

    Season 5 Episode 7: The Fezzan After the "Collapse"
    Jun 17 2024

    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.

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    24 mins
  • Season 5 Episode 6: The Mysterious Garamantian Collapse

    Season 5 Episode 6: The Mysterious Garamantian Collapse
    Jun 3 2024

    Pop histories of the Garamantian civilization often posit that Garama died of thirst: the Garamantes used up the fossil water reserves they had depended on for centuries, sealing the destruction of their advanced irrigation system. However, various pieces of historical evidence cast doubt on this narrative, and the reality is far more complex. Today, we discuss the possibility of rebellions, slave trading, economic decline, and loosening control over their nomadic neighbors as the possible root causes of the rapid changes facing Garamantian society at the end of their civilizational life.
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    26 mins
  • Season 5 Episode 5: Life During the Garamantes' Golden Age

    Season 5 Episode 5: Life During the Garamantes' Golden Age
    May 20 2024

    As trade intensifies across the Sahara, the Garamantes become an ever-wealthier civilization. This episode examines how the growth of the Garamantian kingdom influenced the architecture, living standards, religion, and burial practices of the Garamantes.
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    28 mins
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