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On today’s episode, we tackle a forgotten empire that once ruled the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa, and that once ranked with the likes of Persia, China, and Rome. The mighty Aksum declined before 1000 AD - but what might have happened if it all went a bit differently?
This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration.
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Listen to this episode of the THG Podcast, which posts in addition to regular History Guy content, after it releases on podcast services. Subscribe to the RSS feed for more: spreaker.com/show/6153862/episodes/feed
And listen to our new podcast, where we talk about "What Ifs" of history! spreaker.com/podcast/the-history-guy--6153862
On today’s episode, we tackle a forgotten empire that once ruled the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa, and that once ranked with the likes of Persia, China, and Rome. The mighty Aksum declined before 1000 AD - but what might have happened if it all went a bit differently?
This is original content based on research by The History Guy. Images in the Public Domain are carefully selected and provide illustration. As very few images of the actual event are available in the Public Domain, images of similar objects and events are used for illustration.
All events are portrayed in historical context and for educational purposes. No images or content are primarily intended to shock and disgust. Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. Non censuram.
Find The History Guy at:
New community!: thehistoryguyguild.locals.com
Facebook: facebook.com/TheHistoryGuyYT
Please send suggestions for future episodes: Suggestions@TheHistoryGuy.net
Subscribe for more forgotten history: youtube.com/channel/UC4sEmXUuWIFlxRIFBRV6VXQ?sub_confirmation=1.
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Soundstripe Code: F07YCT9YMOFX4JTM
#history #thehistoryguy #podcast#whatif#counterfactuals#axum#ethiopia#africa#ancient
