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Women of Great Zimbabwe: Power and Daily Life in the Stone Kingdom
Season 1 Episode 9
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the often-overlooked roles of women in the society of Great Zimbabwe. From the spiritual a…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Mutapa Empire: Great Zimbabwe's Successor State
Season 1 Episode 8
After Great Zimbabwe's decline, the Shona heartland didn't fall into silence. Instead, a new power rose: the Mutapa Empire, founded by Nyatsimba Muto…
2 months, 1 week ago
Great Zimbabwe's Mysterious Stone Architecture: How Were the Walls Built?
Season 1 Episode 7
This episode dives into the architectural marvels of Great Zimbabwe, focusing on how the massive stone walls were constructed without mortar. Lucas a…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Lemba: Great Zimbabwe's Lost Jewish Legacy
Season 1 Episode 6
In this episode of Great Zimbabwe: The Lost African Kingdom of Stone, Lucas and Luna explore the controversial and fascinating story of the Lemba, a …
2 months, 1 week ago
The Fall of Great Zimbabwe: Climate, Gold and Collapse
Season 1 Episode 5
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the final centuries of Great Zimbabwe, focusing on the environmental and economic pressures that led to its d…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Swahili Coast and Great Zimbabwe: A Lost Trade Empire
Season 1 Episode 4
This episode of Fexingo History explores the deep economic and cultural ties between Great Zimbabwe and the Swahili city-states of the East African c…
2 months, 1 week ago
Great Zimbabwe's Rise and Fall: Gold, Cattle and the Climate Crisis
Season 1 Episode 3
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna explore the dramatic rise and eventual decline of Great Zimbabwe, sub-Saharan Africa's largest sto…
2 months, 1 week ago
The Soapstone Birds of Great Zimbabwe: Symbols of Royal Power
Season 1 Episode 2
In this episode of Fexingo History, Lucas and Luna delve into one of the most enigmatic artifacts from Great Zimbabwe: the soapstone birds. Only eigh…
2 months, 1 week ago
Great Zimbabwe: The Lost African Kingdom of Stone
Season 1 Episode 1
In this pilot episode, we journey to the towering stone ruins of Great Zimbabwe, a medieval African kingdom that dominated trade routes between the i…
2 months, 1 week ago