Vol 4 Ep 94 - Ifẹ and Benin

History of the World podcast by Chris Hasler

Sep 18, 202500:40:37Society & Culture

1000 BCE - 1897 CE - Two kingdoms, two legacies—Ifẹ and Benin shaped West Africa’s artistic soul and political power. From sacred bronze heads to sprawling palace complexes, this episode dives into the myths, monarchs, a...

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