The Black Past – Iron Giants & Celestial Structures: Central & South Africa

Mon, 2 November 2020

In this 9-part series, we explore the stories of Black people throughout time across the globe, placing Africa at the centre of human story.

We will travel across the civilisations of precolonial Africa, taking a look at how societies were run, what people did on a daily basis, the educational, mathematical & scientific advancements of the times, as well as examining the incredible ancient monuments. We will also delve into the buried history of Black resistance to Western imperialism, from the dawn of the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade to the epoch of colonisation.

This week we’ll be exploring two regions: Central & Southern Africa. Both home to magnificent empires such as Kanem-Bornu, Hausaland and Munhumutapa, we delve into how these empires were organised, their unbelievable architectural feats and how they came to control a huge portion of the continent.

This event is for all ages and anyone looking to learn more about Black history outside of the Civil Rights Era.

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