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Kings of Medieval Ethiopia
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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Oct 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Overseeing a rich and diverse kingdom, Ethiopia’s medieval monarchs consolidated their power by claiming descent from the Biblical King Solomon. But why did they pursue long-distance diplomatic contacts with Latin Europe? In this episode of Gone Medieval, Dr. Eleanor Janega meets award-winning historian Dr. Verena Krebs, who challenges the conventional narratives of African-European relations, arguing that African exploration of Europe was driven by aesthetic curiosity rather than military ventures.This episode was edited by Joseph Knight and produced by Rob Weinberg.Discover the past with exclusive history documentaries and ad-free podcasts presented by world-renowned historians from History Hit. Watch them on your smart TV or on the go with your mobile device. Get 50% off your first 3 months with code MEDIEVAL. Sign up now for your 14-day free trial here: https://access.historyhit.com/checkout/subscribe/receipt?code=medieval&plan=monthly You can take part in our listener survey here.
Released:
Oct 24, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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