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Dawit II and the Battle of Shimbra Kure: Ethiopia vs. the Adal Sultanate
Season 1 Episode 5
In 1529, the Ethiopian Empire faced an existential threat from the Adal Sultanate led by Imam Ahmad ibn Ibrahim al-Ghazi, known as Ahmed Gurey or 'th…
2 months ago
The Zagwe Dynasty: Ethiopia's Forgotten Kings
Season 1 Episode 4
This episode dives into the Zagwe dynasty, a medieval Ethiopian kingdom that ruled from the 10th to 13th centuries, often overshadowed by the Solomon…
2 months ago
Queen of Sheba: Fact, Legend, and Ethiopia's Sacred Lineage
Season 1 Episode 3
In this episode of Ethiopia's Ancient Empire, Lucas and Luna explore the figure of the Queen of Sheba — not the biblical or Islamic legend, but the h…
2 months ago
Ezana: The King Who Made Ethiopia Christian
Season 1 Episode 2
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the reign of King Ezana of Aksum, the ruler who transformed Ethiopia into one of the world's earliest Christi…
2 months ago
Lalibela: Rock-Hewn Churches of Ethiopia's Golden Age
Season 1 Episode 1
In the highlands of Ethiopia, King Lalibela carved eleven monolithic churches out of solid volcanic rock in the 12th century. This episode opens with…
2 months ago