Lost Kingdoms of Africa

Season 2

A paucity of written records means we know less about Africa's ancient history than almost anywhere else on Earth. Cultural historian Dr Augustus Casely-Hayford uses culture, artifacts and traditions to explore that history.

Where to Watch Season 2

4 Episodes

The Kingdom of Asante
E1
The Kingdom of AsanteAsante in West Africa was a kingdom that was built on gold and slaves, which ensured its important place in an economy that linked three continents.
The Zulu Kingdom
E2
The Zulu KingdomIn South Africa, Gus Casely-Hayford visits evocative sites in Zulu history and searches for the secrets behind the Zulu's cultural power and military strength.
The Berber Kingdom of Morocco
E3
The Berber Kingdom of MoroccoGus Casely-Hayford visits Morocco, once the centre of a vast kingdom created by African Berbers that stretched from northern Spain to West Africa.
Bunyoro & Buganda
E4
Bunyoro & BugandaGus Casely-Hayford visits Uganda to explore how Bunyoro saw its dominance challenged by the rise of Buganda, a neighbouring kingdom on the shores of Lake Victoria.