History of Africa

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Season 1 Episode 3: The Best Pharaoh You’ve Never Heard Of Oct 19, 2020

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Egypt's first dynasty is relatively unknown, with only cursory records of them existing. But we can still learn a lot about the history of Egypt from these early pharaohs. This week we learn about how the great pharaohs of the First Dynasty built the foundation of the great achievements of Egypt, and how a series of obscure civil wars brought their rule crumbling down.
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Season 1 Episode 2: Birth of the First Pharaohs Oct 12, 2020

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5,100 years ago, Egypt was first united. The man behind the unification was Narmer, the first pharaoh. Join us this week as we learn about the life and times of this legendary leader and his family.

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Season 1 Episode 1: Egypt Before The Pharaohs Oct 06, 2020

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Known for its hieroglyphs, animal-headed gods, and deified kings, Egypt is one of the oldest and most famous civilizations in the world. But have you ever wondered how this wonderful civilization first emerged? Join us as we follow the migration of peoples into the Nile Valley, the development of agriculture, and the rise of Egypt's first big cities.
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Season 0 Episode 2: Languages and Prehistory Sep 28, 2020

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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 0 Episode 1: Where Are We? Sep 14, 2020

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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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