Season 2 Episode 8: Ezana’s Conquest of Nubia
The Ancient Nubian kingdom of Meroe had existed before Aksum's foundation as a city, and was the preeminent power in East Africa for most of its existence. But, by the year 360, the tables had turned. Nubia was a kingdom in decline, while Aksum was the hot new hegemon in the region. After dealing with many internal struggles within the Aksumite Empire, King Ezana has set his eyes on ending the ancient kingdom to his North. To learn more and view images from the episode, visit our blog at https://historyofafricapodcast.blogspot.com
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