The Songhai Empire - Africa's Age of Gold
This film revives the memory of the Songhai Empire, a medieval West African kingdom that grew on the edge of the Sahara to become the continent's most powerful state. It explores how the empire flourished amid extreme conditions and built wealth, learning, and trade. Over more than two hours it restores a civilization too often forgotten. It is a rich watch for anyone drawn to African history and the great empires of the medieval world. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.
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