Africa: A History

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Synopsis

No continent is as diverseor has as long of a human historyas Africa. This podcast explores the rich cultures that have existed and can often still be found today. Part geography, part anthropology, and all of it history.

Episodes

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    29/06/2018 Duration: 04min

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  • Spice Island: Zanzibar and Swahili

    03/12/2016 Duration: 56min

    To fully cover the small island of Zanzibar a bit of everything is needed: the history of trade reaching from central Africa all the way to the Indian subcontinent. The unique history of Swahili and its role in the colonial policies. Dozens of goods, including slaves. Zanzibar was the capital of the Omani Empire for a time, and later was traded for Helgoland off the German coast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

  • Rwandan Genocide

    18/09/2016 Duration: 52min

    The Rwandan genocide was one of the most brutal in human history. Also a lesson in international ineptitude. To make Africa a better place, check out this org: http://www.childsoldiers.org/ For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

  • Efé Mbuti Pygmies

    14/09/2016 Duration: 19min

    A look at people who practically invented sustainability. The Pygmies living in the Congo have not had it easy. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

  • !Kung San (Bushmen)

    14/09/2016 Duration: 23min

    Our first look at a very ancient people living in southern central Africa. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

  • Africa is a Continent: an Introduction

    14/09/2016 Duration: 20min

    This show will have a huge scope, this episode will define that some, and also give a glimpse at the person behind the mic. All other podcastnik shows can be found on http://podcastnik.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy