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Shaka Zulu: King of Ancient Zulu Empire

Posted By eBrandMe 109 days ago on all

https://www.linkedin.com - In this week's Notable People in History newsletter, we’ll take a look at the life of Shaka Zulu. Before the ascendancy of King Shaka, Zulu referred to only one clan that recognized "Zulu" as its founding ancestor. After Shaka's mission of conquest and consolidation, Zulu referred to hundreds of clans under the control of the Zulu kingdom.

Trans-Saharan Trade Network: The Ancient Kingdom of Ghana (Wagadu)

Posted By eBrandMe 115 days ago on all

https://www.linkedin.com - In addition to income from passing trade, the Ghana Empire had access to its own resources, notably iron ore and gold. Local deposits of copper were exploited and used for trade, while metalworking in the region, as indicated by archaeological finds, dates back to at least the 6th century AD.

Champagne Fairs: An Important Center for European Trade

Posted By eBrandMe 122 days ago on History

https://www.linkedin.com - The Champagne Fairs were important in the spread and exchange of cultural influences and operated as the fulcrum of international exchange in Europe for much of the thirteenth century.

Mansa Musa: 9th Ruler of Mali

Posted By eBrandMe 124 days ago on all

https://www.linkedin.com - In this week's Notable People in History newsletter, we’ll take a look at the life of Mansa Musa. During his reign, the empire of Mali doubled in size, making it second in size only to that of the Mongol Empire at the time, and trade tripled.

Trade Routes: Kashgar, an Oasis Along the Silk Road

Posted By eBrandMe 128 days ago on all

https://www.linkedin.com - Located in the westernmost part of present-day China, Kashgar was a central trading point along the Silk Road, and one of the 36 Kingdoms of Western Regions introduced by Ban Gu in the Book of Han.

Kandake Amani: Leading the Kushites Against the Romans

Posted By eBrandMe 131 days ago on all

https://www.beyouteous.com - Queen Amani was known to have led her Kingdom’s army to fight back the Romans from 25 to 22 BC, halting their expansion into Kush. She captured three major Roman cities and brought back the bronze head of Augustus Caesar.

Trade Routes: Trade in Byzantine Constantinople

Posted By eBrandMe 136 days ago on all

https://www.linkedin.com - Founded by Constantine the Great, Contantinople was one of the largest trading hubs in the world where shoppers could stroll down covered streets and pick up anything from Bulgarian linen to Arabian perfumes.

Leo Africanus: Andalusian Explorer & Geographer

Posted By eBrandMe 138 days ago on all

https://www.linkedin.com - In this week's Notable People in History newsletter, we’ll take a look at the life of Leo Africanus. Hisbook, Cosmographia et geographia de Affrica (Cosmography and geographyof Africa), described African geography, including the famed city ofTimbuktu in Mali.

Trade Routes: Indian Ocean Trade Route

Posted By eBrandMe 142 days ago on all

https://www.linkedin.com - Three powerful empires ringed the Indian Ocean. The Ottoman Empire in the west, in the center was the Safavid Dynasty, in the East was the Mughal Empire. Today, the Indian Ocean Trade route remains critical.