Lost Kingdoms of Africa
Lost Kingdoms of Africa is a four-part history documentary series presented by Gus Casely-Hayford, exploring the pre-colonial history of some of Africa's most important kingdoms. In the series, Casely-Hayford travels to many historical sites across Africa and reveals the continent's forgotten civilizations, with the help of local guides and historians. He visits the spectacular monuments of Nubia, traces Ethiopia's heritage back in time, explores the places where gold and precious goods were traded in the kingdom of Great Zimbabwe, and explores the story of 16th-century bronzes from the kingdom of Benin.
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Lost Kingdoms of Africa: Episode 1 - Nubia
This episode looks at Nubia, in what is now northern Sudan, a kingdom that dominated a vast area of the eastern Sahara for thousands of years.
Lost Kingdoms of Africa: Episode 2 - Ethiopia
This episode is about the kingdom of Ethiopia, which origins had links to king Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
Lost Kingdoms of Africa: Episode 3 - Great Zimbabwe
In this episode, Casely-Hayford explores historical sites of the kingdom of Great Zimbabwe, especially the places where gold and precious goods were traded.
Lost Kingdoms of Africa: Episode 4 - West Africa
This episode is about the lost kingdoms of West Africa. Casely-Hayford explores the story of 16th-century bronzes from the kingdom of Benin.