The Imperial Africa Podcast
A podcast about the History of Africa during the colonial period of the 19th and the 20th century.Topics include the Ashanti Expedition of 1873-1874, The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879 (also known as the Zulu War, and The Italo-Ethiopian War.The series is based on a mix of primary and secondary sources.
Episodes
11 episodes
The First Italo-Ethiopian War - Episode 3
In this episode we continue our coverage of the First Italo-Ethiopian War. This episode covers the Italian retreat after the battle of Amba Alagi, the siege of Mekelle and Baratieri´s advance into northern Ethiopia and the establishment of an I...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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34:30
The First Italo-Ethiopian War - Episode 4
In this episode we finish our coverage of the First Italo-Ethiopian War. This episode covers the Italian advance towards the Ethiopian positions around Adwa. The final decisive Battle of Adwa (also known as the Battle of Adowa), and the e...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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38:49
The First Italo-Ethiopian War - Episode 2
In this episode we continue our coverage of the First Italo-Ethiopian War. This episode covers the rebellion in Okule Kusai province, the siege of Halai, the battle at Coatit, and the battle of Amba Alagi.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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43:33
The First Italo-Ethiopian War - Episode 1
In this episode we begin our coverage of the First Italo-Ethiopian War. In this episode we explore Italy´s entry in the Scramble for Africa, the establishment of Italian Eritrea and the advent of open war between the Kingdom of Italy and the Et...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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43:09
The Zulu War - Episode 5
In our final episode about the Anglo Zulu War of 1879 we look at Chelmsford´s final offensive into Zululand, the final battles and the fall of the Zulu kingdom.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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32:41
The Zulu War - Episode 4
In this episode we continue our examination of the Anglo Zulu War of 1879. We now turn our attention to the northern front of the war and examine the battles of the northern column under the command of Colonel Wood.
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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33:04
The Zulu War - Episode 3
In this episode we continue our examination of the Anglo Zulu War of 1879. We now examine the desperate defense of the British forces at the Battle of Rorke's Drift.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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33:45
The First Ashanti Expedition - Episode 2
In this episode we continue to cover the First Ashanti Expedition of 1873-1874. This was a military expedition launched by the British Empire against the Ashanti Kingdom to consolidate British control of the Gold Coast region of West-Africa.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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36:52
The First Ashanti Expedition - Episode 1
In this episode we will cover the First Ashanti Expedition of 1873-1874. This was a military expedition launched by the British Empire against the Ashanti Kingdom to consolidate British control of the Gold Coast region of West-Africa.
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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34:14