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The Ark of the Covenant in Ethiopia: Fact and Faith
Season 1 Episode 19
Ethiopian tradition holds that the Ark of the Covenant rests in a small chapel in Aksum, guarded by a single monk for life. But how did it get there,…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The Queen of Sheba's Ethiopia: Beyond the Legend
Season 1 Episode 18
In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the historical and cultural impact of the Queen of Sheba on Ethiopia, moving beyond the biblical and Kebra…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
Ethiopia's Solomonic Restoration: Yekuno Amlak's Hidden Revolution
Season 1 Episode 17
In the late 13th century, a rebel named Yekuno Amlak overthrew the Zagwe dynasty and claimed descent from King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba. This e…
3 months, 4 weeks ago
The Aksumite Stelae: Giants of Ancient Ethiopia
Season 1 Episode 16
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the colossal granite stelae of Aksum, the towering obelisks that marked the tombs of ancient Ethiopian empero…
4 months ago
The Aksumite Currency: Coins of an Ancient Superpower
Season 1 Episode 15
Before Ethiopia's rock-hewn churches and medieval castles, the Kingdom of Aksum minted some of the most remarkable coins of the ancient world. This e…
4 months ago
Ezana's Predecessors: The Kings Who Built Aksum
Season 1 Episode 14
Before Ezana made Ethiopia Christian, a series of warrior-kings transformed Aksum from a regional port into an empire spanning the Red Sea. This epis…
4 months ago
The Aksumite Golden Age: Emperor Kaleb and the Himyarite Crusade
Season 1 Episode 13
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the reign of Emperor Kaleb Ella Asbeha, one of Aksum's greatest warrior-kings. Around 525 CE, Kaleb launched …
4 months ago
The Aksumite Navy: How Ethiopia Ruled the Red Sea
Season 1 Episode 12
This episode dives into the maritime empire of Aksum, exploring how this African kingdom became a dominant naval power in the Red Sea from the 1st to…
4 months ago
Zara Yaqob: Ethiopia's Philosopher King and His Enigmatic Reign
Season 1 Episode 11
This episode delves into the reign of Emperor Zara Yaqob (1434–1468), one of Ethiopia's most remarkable but often overlooked rulers. Lucas and Luna e…
4 months ago
Menelik II's Secret Weapon: Ethiopia's Diplomatic Victory at Adwa
Season 1 Episode 10
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the diplomatic genius behind Emperor Menelik II's victory at the Battle of Adwa in 1896. While the battle its…
4 months ago