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The Powerful Stories That Shaped Africa

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore forgotten empires and unwritten origin stories of Africa in this captivating 20-minute TED talk. Journey to Great Zimbabwe, an ancient city with mysterious origins and advanced architecture that continues to puzzle archaeologists. Discover the age of Mansa Musa, the Mali Empire ruler whose immense wealth built the legendary libraries of Timbuktu. Reflect on other potentially overlooked historical narratives and their significance in shaping our understanding of African history and culture.

Syllabus

The powerful stories that shaped Africa | Gus Casely-Hayford


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