Aksum: A Forgotten Empire

The third century Persian prophet Mani described the four greatest powers of his time: Rome, Persia, China, and Aksum. Of the four, Aksum is by far the least remembered today. The History Guy remembers the forgotten empire of Ethiopia.
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[@gregb3443]

The Empire of Aksum is rarely mention by mainstream historians thank you for Revisited this great Empire.

[@JRRodriguez-nu7po]

Knew about it myself but only from having taught early Church history.

[@digitalnomad9985]

Knew about it from a fictionalized story in the "Belisarius" alternate history novel series. I had already known about Christian Ethiopia, and had heard of it's association with the biblical Queen of Sheba and the Ethiopian eunuch, but I never heard of "Axum" as the novel spells it, till I read "Belisarius".

[@JRRodriguez-nu7po]

@@digitalnomad9985 Much more worth learning about it. Unfortunately much of the economy was based on slave trading and in part that led to the downfall. Their accounts do not "depart" from the Bible, they simply add to what the Bible is silent on. The fact is the Ark stops being mentioned shortly after Solomon and no explanation about it is found there. So the Ethiopian stories do not contradict, if true they simply add to what is silent. That Jews migrated through Africa is clear, look up the Lamba tribe. There's many subsaharan black African Jews living in Israel today with genetic proof these are not just stories. Very interesting and not hidden history, only ignored by much secular historians because they tend to validate the Bible.

[@g00gleminus96]

If you want to know more go find an Ethiopian and axsum questions.

[@JRRodriguez-nu7po]

@@g00gleminus96 "Haile you the God of the black race?" would be Selassious question. Your pun is way better, thank you for adding to the nerd in me.

[@gregoryborlan747]

Ethiopia is a underrated country. In fact, they even have manuscripts of the gospels that feature the saints depicted in their own image. When I discovered this in my non western art class, I was blown away.

[@73twall]

I had no idea how cool Ethiopia is, and how rich its history. All we know of them in the West, is starving children. They are SO much more.

[@BornIn1500]

Ethiopia currently has an estimated 614,000 slaves. Such an oppressive and awful country surely is not underrated. It's astounding that the radical left, who constantly brings up America's history of slavery, completely ignores Africans owning other Africans. Almost as if the left only focuses on America to further their anti-white racism....

[@victor.s.andrei]

@@73twall Read the news. Ethiopia is rising again.

[@sparky6086]

Since one of King Solomon's girlfriends was the Queen of Sheba & at times, Ancient Egypt encompassed Ethiopia or was allied with them. Ethiopian infantry had a great reputation and were sometimes used as mercenaries, so there's a good chance, that some or all of the Semitic languages, which The History Guy mentioned, go back to ancient times in Ethiopia.

[@mrkitty777]

The climate might have been much better than today, like good water and food in those days.

[@theletsfixitchannel5193]

Thank you THG. My wife and I lost our daughter through misscarrige after 4 months over the christmas holidays. I dont know if you realize. How much these videos help people. In obtaining knowledge. And by help keeping there minds occupied. Thank you sir. Thank you so much.

[@BamaChad-W4CHD]

Prayers and thoughts to you and yours in this trying time. Stay strong my friend.

[@paulboy9101]

Very sorry for your loss.

[@loganpe427]

A prayer and thoughts for you and your wife. I'm glad you have comfort here and wherever else you may find it! 💔❤️

[@peesweezy4553]

I'm sorry

[@katherinebruce500]

Sorry for the loss of your baby.

[@aldhizak]

so sad that the world almost never mentioned about this empire, its one of ancient great empires

[@BabiletubeAbdulrahmanmmohamed]

Because we are black who jated by Europeans the world doesn't know about us bit we know our history

[@werre2]

what's sad about that? They sucked at PR

[@robertcloninger4375]

@@BabiletubeAbdulrahmanmmohamed not black they were Semites

[@ybet1000]

@@BabiletubeAbdulrahmanmmohamed We blacks deserve more ... we deserve pity .. we deserve to be viewed as victims... we deserve an apology .... we deserve free government housing and welfare...

[@off6848]

@@BabiletubeAbdulrahmanmmohamed What do you think about the iconography shown on the books in this video? Jesus is depicted as a middle eastern majority. Might not mean anything tho, I tend to think most of archeology is pulled out of the ass.

[@Travelingwithtyler]

Today is my birthday. This is a wonderful birthday present. I love expanding my knowledge because of your videos. Thank you.

[@laurellealley1855]

Tyler Horton happy birthday from Australia dude.

[@Travelingwithtyler]

@@laurellealley1855 thanks a lot I appreciate that.

[@markvines7308]

Happy birthday mate,.. also from Aus🐭🐨

[@KeithFinkFamilyFarm]

Happy Birthday, Tyler. May it be your best yet.

[@WhiteStone21475]

Happy Birthday!

[@pudgeboyardee32]

What do you do when everybody forgets the empire of Aksum? Tell'um. Ill leave

[@adamarens3520]

Chad Boyher and don’t ever come back 👋 😂🤣

[@cjrlayman4781]

Adam Did you Aksum nicely?

[@RapidCityJM]

@@cjrlayman4781 Get out.

[@justinkehler4506]

😂😂😂😂

[@carapo66]

Hair, har.

[@b_uppy]

Thank you for covering African history. Not often heard of, but that is what makes it interesting. I know I will learn something new.

[@IHeartZui]

You should check out the 4 part BBC series "lost kingdoms of Africa" which I believe is still , mostly available on YT if you haven't already.

[@JohnRodriguesPhotographer]

What wasn't mentioned about the Italian conquest of Ethiopia, Ethiopians fought so hard against the Italians the Italians resorted to wmds, chemical weapons to subdue Ethiopia.

[@b_uppy]

@@victor.s.andrei They started out as Romans then they met the Celts and dissolved into Italians. Those Celts did something...

[@b_uppy]

@@JohnRodriguesPhotographer Ethiopians have my respect. Hopefully they rise up again.

[@absalomdraconis]

@@b_uppy : It wasn't the Celts per say. The Romans were a group of ~4 ethnicities- mostly a mixture of Latins (for whom the language is named, their first city seems to have been Latinium rather than Rome), the Sabines, some Greeks that had settled in Italy, and the Etruscans (who were located to the north-west of the Latins, and thus closer to the Celts; some of Julius Caesar's ancestors were apparently Etruscans; the Etruscans are also where the word "Tuscany" comes from). Over time, these groups sort of merged together so that the old distinctions were no longer important, and Christianity & other religious changes came along, and then the various invasions, wars, and balkanizations that happened in Italy from the end of the Roman Empire up to the reunification of Italy in the 1800s moved the cultural needle further from "Roman", and closer to what we call "Italian". So, while the Celts may have occasionally made a nuisance of themselves, they were ultimately a small player in a vast change.

[@flagship1701e]

Excellent as usual. I'd like to know the history of "The History Guy" Certainly, a history that deserves to be remembered.

[@SofaKingShit]

Seems an interesting enough guy so l reckon there's bound to be some sort of piratry involved.

[@rialobran]

Brilliant, I spent many happy years in Ethiopia, you could do several Forgotten Histories on that country alone, from the the First Italian/Ethiopian war to Rastafarians

[@youthmanrecords965]

rhialobran Rasta was a Jamaican only belief system. Ras salassie has no idea about Rasta until he was informed these Jamaicans were worshipping him as a figure head The last true king with the blood line coming strait from Solomon and the blood of the tribe of Judah. Strait from king David

[@rialobran]

@@youthmanrecords965 I think you misunderstood. I know where Rasta comes from, but the connection to Ethiopia is Ras Salassie. I was merely pointing out the connection, not intimating that Rasta comes from Ethiopia. My apologies for the confusion.

[@youthmanrecords965]

rhialobran raspekt bredren.

[@JustFamilyPlaytime]

Ethiopian History - A slim volume.

[@SpaghettiToaster]

@@JustFamilyPlaytime en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Ethiopia You sure?

[@kenthawley5990]

I first learned of Aksum through the writings of Graham Hancock. However, his focus was narrow. I am glad to get more information on its interesting history!

[@richardbell7678]

I first heard of Aksum, through a series of science fiction novels where General Belisarius saves the world from a time travelling consciousness bent on destroying Freedom. The storyline was developed by David Drake and the novels were collaborations with S. M. Sterling and Eric Flint.

[@kenthawley5990]

@@richardbell7678 Sounds pretty interesting.

[@craigkdillon]

Graham Hancock is not an historian, and moreover, is very sloppy scholastically. He has an axe to grind. He is more of a propagandist. He does not seek truth...only to push what he thinks is truth. If you notice in his books, his footnotes are very thin.

[@kenthawley5990]

@@craigkdillon I didn't say whether I took Hancock's writings as "true" history--only that his work is where I first read about Aksum. I like reading his work, and I think he brings up possible scenarios, but I don't take him to be a true scientist or classic researcher.

[@this-is-not-just-a-pr-fail3263]

Pretty incredible history. The only peoples in the region to defeat the Ottoman Empire multiple times and until this day survived as the only Christian majority country in North/east Africa and middle-east... The “ Great Egyptians” were completely destroyed and the Christian community there is tiny and marginalized.

[@geneballay9590]

Happy New Year, Mr History Guy. And thank you for the great videos of 2019,

[@camillejohnson4323]

Many would want to express as well your effort, research and delivery as the public History Guy a most blessed New Year ahead.

[@1gumbah]

Again you are a treasure by bringing us these treasures to remember! I served in the us forces in Ethiopia’s circa 1972 and witnessed first hand the rich treasures of these remarkable Eritrean and natives of the kingdom of aksum

[@evilpimp2475]

Its sad to see how civilizations emerge, become powerful and then are forgotten, its like a tragic play, doom is the final outcome for all.

[@KootFloris]

Spinoza once said: "All is vanity."

[@nightdark2616]

It's not like the people all die and vanish. The government is no more but the people live on and just call that place by some other name.

[@TheCritic9196]

KootFloris it wasn’t Spinoza it was King Solomon the quote is from The Book of Ecclesiastes

[@tommorris5014]

It’s because the civilizations were not ruled by the people. If there are ordained rulers they will always eventually be doomed. It will be a democracy that eventually become the just rulers of our race and our planet. Don’t know if it exists yet but I wish I was born in that time.

[@Andu_music]

Victors write the history books

[@rftulak]

I discovered the Empire of Aksum 8 years ago and did much research, thank you for your honest and objective research. Great job!

[@messianic_scam]

lol what empire

[@unknownservers3420]

@@messianic_scam Why do you comment on Ethiopian videos aren't you Yemenite. What makes you to hate Ethiopia

[@hiddenafitlhile8909]

@@messianic_scam Bye troll.

[@bob-ny6kn]

Thank you for briefly covering this subject. In my younger life, only drought, famine and exodus were linked to Ethiopia. Late in life, on my own I learned of the land, to read and write one of the languages, barely scratched the surface of their other many languages, religions, ethnicities, post war efforts, politics and modern problems. A country that should be well studied in the world, but is not (in my world).

[@rediettadesse2828]

Not a coincidence , it doesnt align with the image they distributed around the world about the people of africa Africans should know about who they are , and not get brainwashed , i know as Ethiopians we still try to connect ourselves with our ancient history , not to forget it and get brainwashed,

[@tonyk1584]

I really enjoy these podcasts. They are so well researched and come out so often that The History Guy must have a great many people working in the background or... he and Mrs. History Guy work and write 24/7 and they never sleep. I am curious as to which of these is the case. If I ever meet The History Guy, I will aksum.

[@DirtRoadAutoRepair]

I once met a guy from Ethiopia who told me he was Jewish. I was confused and asked him how that could be. He told me about Solomon and the queen of Ethiopia. I suppose it could be true. Solomon had hundreds of wife’s and concubines so he was obviously a ladies man. A Queen who was intensely interested in wisdom would probably have been extremely attractive to a guy who was stated to be the wisest man who ever lived. The story is not without merit. Christianity could also have spread to Ethiopia through the Ethiopian eunuch mentioned in the Book of Acts. While maybe not in mass, if there was already a Jewish community or those following Judaism it could have made reasonable gains. One of the best episodes you’ve done recently! Well done. 👏

[@servico100]

Jews have a 2000 year history in Ethiopia. They follow a primitive form of Judaism using the written law only. Israel has difficulty accepting them because of their pre rabbinic history and practices.

[@DirtRoadAutoRepair]

servico100 very true.

[@tesmith47]

Back then the king could announce a new nation religion and instantly everyone was xtian

[@tesmith47]

@@servico100 a AND they BLACK😂

[@AlligatorShuz]

The Tigray region Ethiopia you still will find Ethiopian Jewish synagogues. The Limba Jews of Tanzania traces their lineage back to the Tribe of Dan and they have no interest in moving to present day Israel. There are the Igbo Jews of Nigeria who traces their lineage back to the tribe of Dan. Western media told the world that the Jews from Eastern Europe and central Europe were the only Jews. These people have proof of heir Hebrew origin but their stories were suppressed.

[@leviwarren6222]

Fantastic primer, thank you, History Guy, I live for these obscure historical stories.

[@XmarkedSpot]

Excellent episode, thanks again, sir!

[@danechristmas6570]

The Aksumite empire has always fascinated me. I've watched lots of documentaries on it but yours is definitely one of the more interesting ones

[@jamespalmer7629]

I've always been fascinated by the Kingdom of Great Zimbabwe. That would make for a great episode

[@absalomdraconis]

Sadly, I recall reading that it was fairly short-lived (two or three generations I think), but it would certainly be interesting to hear about regardless.

[@playgirl7305]

Google 'King Solomons gold mines' legend has it a lot of gold was coming from Great Zimbabwe. Hollywood made a movie about it years ago.

[@anthonybelyea1964]

I thought I was well-read but every time I come to your site I learn something new awesome !! Knowledge is no good if all it does is stay in books thank you for bringing it alive

[@ronkemperful]

Appreciated this video very much, especially the discussion on the Orthodox Ethiopian church. Many so-called conservative Christians classify it as a primitive Christian church that barely recalls its roots. I believe that this is the result of ignorance, bigotry and willful refusal to look at the rich history and faith of the Ethiopians. Thanks again.

[@rediettadesse2828]

Its the second oldest church in the world .. I think next to Armenia .. different to modern chrstianity practices

[@jonathandewberry289]

You might have to explain why you've written "so-called" conservative Christians? Do you mean they are not really conservatives but are often mistaken as such? I have about a lifetime of familiarity with conservative Christians (the 'so-called' ones too, i suppose) and I've never once even heard this kind of terminology for the Ethiopian church, terms like 'Primitive'. I don't even know there is a classification system with 'Primitive' being a category. I've never heard the suggestion they have a church that 'barely recalls its roots' either. Your jab at these people seems to be 'self-contradictory' in a way. A 'Primitive Church' (prime, early, oldest, goes back furthest) would be associated with a church that does recall it's roots. It would have more roots. We might expect they have longer recollections of their roots.. You then make some fairly damning personal accusations at the "so-called" conservative Christians around their emotions and how deliberately ignorant they are. But again, I have never heard this kind of thing, these terms, this confusing accusation of yours being said and done or believed by an conservative Christians.

[@messianic_scam]

@@rediettadesse2828 lol

[@kingace6186]

The faith of Ethiopian Orthodox that was centered in Axum, Tigray. It sucks that the usurper Abiy and oppressor Isayas are desercating the holy city.

[@kingace6186]

@@stevepolek4226 You do realize the Kebra Nagast modern Habesha refer to was written after 1,000 A.D. Unless you are talking about the King James Bible, the 'Holy Bible' was written far before that.

[@moonmullins7436]

Again, a job well done. I wish our TV shows today would take time to air your short history teachings instead of 10 minutes worth of useless commercials. Salute to you again sir for your work and efforts.

[@BoogieBoogsForever]

I wish the same thing. Some public channels do offer programs explaining history, science etc. The reason we can't have this info on most channels is because of our current form of capitalism. If you vote for progressives, maybe someday in your lifetime we can see human quality of life as our societal priority...

[@pittbullking87]

How fascinating! I love hearing the history of little known kingdoms and empires. I love hearing about Egypt and Rome too but there is already so much done on the more well known empires it is really cool to hear about other cultures in other parts of the world. Great presentation as always, thanks!

[@baburejaz]

Excellent research and presentation. Many many thanks for your educational videos.

[@7curiogeo]

Very Intresting history you have revealed. I have often heard of the past of Ethiopia, in tiny bits. You have added fact to these tiny bits of knowledge. Thank you.

[@robertschlesinger1342]

Absolutely superb overview of the history of the Kingdoms of Aksum and Ethiopia.

[@alanfenick1103]

I was stationed at Kagnew Station in 1963. Traveled from Asmara to Aksum! I arrived during Easter and was impressed by devout religious outpouring. Visited the “Treasury” where the Ark of the Covenant is believed to be guarded. The Church Mary of Zion is incredible during services! The priest say the liturgy from memory as the language of the Church is Geez. Only church scholars can read the original script. The Stella are impressive at the so called “Baths of Sheba.” I visited before the return of the great obelisk from Rome many years latter. I still have my photos of the trip! The people were absolutely great and offered hospitality during the visit. The one most impressive time of Easter is the people with torches look for the risen Christ and truly expect to find him.

[@Lemlem7682]

I appreciate for your kind words ...!

[@Jordan-xg4pn]

Could you upload your pictures somewhere? We would love to see the archeological sites back then!

[@greggeverman5578]

Very enjoyable. Thanks History Guy.

[@lewing348]

I now realize why I didn't enjoy history, you referenced various competing and cooperating nations/states and I did NOT know any of them. Ok, Rome I do remember. ;-) So much information in so short a time!

[@kfrerix9777]

This could have been four episodes or more. Thanks thg!

[@adifino]

This is a brilliant synopsis of the ancient axumite and D’mt history. As a kid we used to find intact pottery beautiful made swords and coins thousand of years old buried by time around 5 ft deep, while excavating to build foundations for a new add on to our house. Anywhere a villager would you would find something ancient. We really need to open up and free our country so that we can learn our history as the Tigrinya people because the Eritrean government does not want the people to learn their history as for the last 40 years they have been pushing a narrative that Eritreans are not linked to Ethiopians, when the doctors or himself is of ethiopian heritage

[@adifino]

Afrodite Konzite you clearly have no idea what you are talking about. U lost my respect when u implied eritrea as a country has a history. I am eritrean and fiercely so, but I do not deny my history. The history of the Tigrinya people is long and strong. The Axumite civilization was era when the capital was at Axum and known because that was when it was dominant and known to the outside world. The land of punt is not my land, it is the land of the Somali. Do not steal other people’s history because I don’t want anyone claiming mine who is not from it.

[@adifino]

Afrodite Konzite bye Komal, nobody has time to listen to your bs.

[@someoneelse3456]

Thank you so much. I mean no offense but you are the first Eritrean I have seen that knows we Habesha are truly one people. I'm Ethiopian and in our country they try to tell us that Oromo and Somalis in Ethiopia are the same as a Tigrayan but that Eritrean Tigrinya is completely different ethnicity lol. All lies and political propoganda. Honestly, a New Aksum would be much more successful than either Eritrea or Ethiopia are right now - we just need to heal from the wounds of our recent past. As Habesha we have so much more in common than we do with Beja or Gumuz or any other tribes we just happen to be in the same country with. It breaks my heart when I see our people fighting each other, it's just like watching brothers kill one another.

[@bwcasoloist]

I’m always in awe of the great ability Mr. History Guy has in making history interesting. I’ve yet to see a video from him and Mrs. History Guy that I haven’t learned from. Every one has enriched my understanding and interest in the road traveled by those before us. With gratitude I thank you for your ability to educate us all.

[@r.blakehole932]

One of the great ironies of history is, Aksum who founded a great sea trading empire but, whose cultural and genetic descendants live in the high mountains with no access to the sea.

[@originaluddite]

I was wondering whether that was because it was more temperate in the mountains.

[@runner6500]

R. Blakehole Another one is, there are no Romans left.

[@evilpimp2475]

@@runner6500 The name romans is gone but whatever ethnicity they are still exists.

[@runner6500]

Evilpimp Nope. The Romans are as dead as their language.

[@ptegegn1]

The present day eritreans are also descendants of the axumite. So technically, axum is divided into two. One part of the axumite descendants are in present day Tigray, Ethiopia and the second half is in Eritrea.

[@kellydunnigan6371]

I am never disappointed with your videos. It’s a shame there’s been so much turmoil in Africa over the last century and the beginning of this one. Africa is full of history waiting to be rediscovered learned and shared yet the world has far to often turned a cold shoulder and a blind eye deaf ear to it. Much of Africa is in need of help but yet because it doesn’t have oil or something of world value(Monetarily speaking) the world ignores its cries for help yet its so rich in history and sheer beauty its a travesty the the world ignores it. God bless you Africa and may the world one day smile again upon you. An American

[@yoshi3294]

Africa has the most natural ressources do your research everything is owned by foreigners

[@ronti2492]

Dear History Guy: you should try and get ober to Ethiopia with your partner-you would love it. Axum is the place to see-along with the rock hewn churches of Lalibela and a trip to the lake at Bahir Dar.....thanks for your excellent videos......greetings from Australia via Poland!

[@pentuplove6542]

Ober think you meant Uber or maybe over. You are welcome.

[@pentuplove6542]

Ethiopa in USA or in Africa? Got to be specific for those from USA. Geography isn't their strength.

[@virginiansupremacy]

Chang Noi what?

[@greggross8856]

@Chang Noi Troll, troll, troll your boat...

[@jscollett]

This is one of the things that attracts me to history. The under reported stories of these civilizations and how they fit in to our shared story. The thought of visualizations and cultures lost to time with their stories lost saddens me. But thank you so much for making some of these under appreciated ones more widely known.

[@tesmith47]

Not lost, but ignored , for well known reasons

[@jscollett]

@@tesmith47 I think a lot of dominant in the past have ignored other cultures for one reason or another. But now it seems like things have changed and we are more intered in preserving all cultural heritage. In just hate that we have lost so much.

[@Tsukiko.97]

Just throwing it out there many of the comment I read tend to assume Aksum is to be in Ethiopia when it is in Eritrea. That said this video is a perfect in that I have enjoyed every content from this channel from the start of January 2018 to the end of the decade, and being Habesha this topic hits home dearly. Thank you history guy and the audience of this channel for being one of the most wholesome channels in all of KZbin. I wish everyone a happy New year and may life treat you all beyond fair at Godspeed. Cheers y'all.

[@mdib1951]

Abyssinia Empire Aksum is in Tigray, northern Ethiopia.

[@Tsukiko.97]

@@mdib1951 Damnn. I knew it was in the tigray region but I for some reason had that thought that the region still resided in Eritrea and Ethiopia. I mean potato - potatoe. We live and learn I guess. I need to polish up on my history, it's been two years since I learned anything else about my own heritage. If anything I am Habesha and my father can write and read Geez along with 4 other languages, now that's a fact ahaha. Thanks for the clear up.

[@ya2a16]

Your historical videos are a hidden treasure on you tube, thanks for making history so enjoyable

[@matthewmann8969]

It had lots of good statues, monuments, tombs, palaces, temples, castles, fortresses, doors, windows, stairs, support beams, and solid rock

[@1945jlee]

Just found your site, I have been binge watching for two days! Great History information! Keep up the good work. Thank You.

[@thekinginyellow1744]

Sid Meier remembers the Aksumite Empire. Civ IV Beyond the Sword. Play as Zara Yaqob, leader of Ethiopia.

[@thekinginyellow1744]

@CM HW I wouldn't hold my breath.

[@tinkmarshino]

You never disappoint!.. I have always enjoyed history.. and this channel is just such a treat.. some history I have never heard before come out of here.. and that is saying something.. carry on.. your teaching and keep history in our remembrance is important..

[@Darrylizer1]

I met a traveller from an antique land, Who said-“Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. . . . Near them, on the sand, Half sunk a shattered visage lies, whose frown, And wrinkled lip, and sneer of cold command, Tell that its sculptor well those passions read Which yet survive, stamped on these lifeless things, The hand that mocked them, and the heart that fed; And on the pedestal, these words appear: My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair! Nothing beside remains. Round the decay Of that colossal Wreck, boundless and bare The lone and level sands stretch far away.

[@ozymandiaspbs]

Darrylizer1 - Ah, I see you know my poem! ;) (The ‘PBS’ stands for Percy Bysshe Shelley)

[@sid2112]

@@ozymandiaspbs you died in 1822?

[@ozymandiaspbs]

Sidney Fein - hahaha No, I am named after PBS’s poem “Ozymandias”. You are a hoot!

[@Darrylizer1]

@@ozymandiaspbs Haha, excellent!

[@fortusvictus8297]

@Toughen Up, Fluffy Entropy conquers all. Only creativity can counter it, and creativity is a fire that requires constant tending.

[@FreeFallingAir]

Another great video!! This is some of the best historical content on the tube, without doubt. So glad I stumbled into this channel!

[@guillaumerusengo9371]

The "Egyptian" temple in Madrid is actually kushite!

[@virginiansupremacy]

*Bruv*

[@jensibowable]

I actually thought it is pretty kugood

[@khould8878]

It's egyptian culture

[@Andu_music]

Khould you're arabs, ancients were black

[@guillaumerusengo9371]

@@egy6434 Nonsense! Prekerma cultures and Kerma evolved alongside K'mt from predynastic times, even before. The cemetery of Qustul is older than Egypt, yielded incredible nubian artefacts! Obviously there was cultural exchange afterwards but nubian customs from Gods, mixing of architectures (Unless it was built by egyptian colonials, they always mixed forms and techniques, meroitic buildings are a mix of african, roman, greek and egyptian!) wigs, languages down to pottery are unmistakable to anyone! Meroitic ceramics dwarf the best egyptian vases in beauty, IMO.

[@bigshawn1972]

Thank you, hHstory Guy! Well done!

[@lifebeforedeath1788]

It makes me angry how little we are taught about the spice trade in general, I mean it has basically shaped all of history, from Venice, to the rediscovery of the new world, and among many other things, Aksum.

[@selenah25]

In Ethiopia we learn it in school it's obvious

[@rebbybam230]

Yeah , interesting

[@johncollado1151]

Happy New Year to you and your wife. Looking forward to next year's videos.

[@username65585]

If you are going to more videos on ancient civilizations, I would like to see a video on Elam.

[@joelsimms4636]

Thanks History Guy! I feel somewhat smarter for this. Hope that you had a very good holiday.

[@johna1160]

10:40 Clear evidence that staining the paper work with a glass or cup has been around for centuries.

[@williamswenson5315]

And books, were items produced one at a time by hand.

[@rudyschwab7709]

It was a late night for the scribe (burning the midnight oil as they say). Undoubtedly, he needed a strong cup of coffee to get him through.

[@williamswenson5315]

@@rudyschwab7709 He writes a nice intro, doesn't he?

[@joeycook6526]

This is the busy history guy video I’ve seen so far. I never would have known any of this and that is very humbling.

[@mmjnice97]

Love to hear about the kingdom of Meroe!!! That was even more ancient than the Kingdom of Aksum and in my opinion more wonderful because of its 800 bce height and there own written text that was indigenous African in my opinion

[@guillaumerusengo9371]

D'mt preceded Aksum!

[@kevinhayes6933]

The kush kingdom of Meroe was the last in a series of capitals that stretch back to the old kingdom of Egypt. The artefacts from there as well from Meroe are magnificent. There are books that you can get on line that are 2nd hand ones. As well you can join the Sudan archaeology excavations through the British museum, the send out a report about all their digs once a year

[@kevinhayes6933]

Wroger Wroger very sad he won't release that photo you would like. He would of got it from somewhere. Maybe it's on his web site or you can try the internet or if his university if he does work at one I don't know . Or try through the British museum give them a description old it. I love your photo of the pyramid s of Meroe ten out of ten. Kevin hayes

[@martianman1234]

Aksum had it's own indigenous writing system that we still use in Ethiopia today (the alphabet, not the language). It mentions that in this video right here.

[@martianman1234]

@Wroger Wroger en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ge%CA%BDez_script

[@nickyray4081]

I love knowing about ancient empires and nations! Please continue to cover history like this. You provide hidden treasure to my fascination of History. It is a blessing. I especially like it when you bring out biblical references as well.

[@coenisgreat]

"Aksum is doing so well they'd like to build a long stick!" Bill Wurtz

[@firstbornbirdman]

@Coen van Haaster They represent the male phallus.

[@Crosshill]

my goal is to learn a broad enough scope of history to -get- all the bill wurtz references i guess

[@ribbitgoesthedoglastnamehe4681]

@@firstbornbirdman "Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar." - Sigmund Freud

[@wildfire9280]

@@ribbitgoesthedoglastnamehe4681 lmao ironic that it sounds like the opposite of what Freud what say

[@ribbitgoesthedoglastnamehe4681]

@@wildfire9280 Not really. Freud liked to suck on big cigars. When he did it himself, it was just a cigar. Wonder why.

[@spazmobot]

Love your channel - I get to hear about places, people and events that usually end up as side notes, or even become completely forgotten by mainstream history books. Thank you for providing this interesting information. I really appreciate your educational mission!!

[@williamkeith8944]

Horn of Africa (and pirate influence) would be interesting history to share.

[@rebbybam230]

Ethiopia is not a pirate we own the sea

[@Yod1728]

Thank you for putting out our history out there!!!

[@Pb-ij4ip]

I wish they were still around. I’d definitely like to “Aksum” some questions.

[@ethiog-spot7726]

well gues wat we are still here and u can aks me anything my friend, from aksum etiopia...

[@Pb-ij4ip]

ETHIO G-Spot, well...now that I have the opportunity...I’m drawing a blank.

[@biglezmate3830]

@@ethiog-spot7726 is it still known for trading? Does it have big ports?

[@biglezmate3830]

@TheCrazyKid1381 may I ask why Ethiopia doesn't own any coast? They're only a few miles away, couldn't they buy land from Eritrea?

[@biglezmate3830]

@TheCrazyKid1381 that seems to be a big problem with Africa, it's why I don't think east African federation will work. Also, Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions :)

[@steveshoemaker6347]

My gosh u'all did a ton research on this one for....You said it...Beautiful...My Hat is surly off to u'all....An a mighty....Thanks very much indeed....An a very Happy New Year to u'all....!

[@HoundofOdin]

African history is very underrated.

[@christiannb8232]

Its not Africas history its Ethiopias history

[@HoundofOdin]

@@christiannb8232 Ethiopia is located in Africa, which makes it an African country and its history part the history of the continent as a whole while still being unique in its own right.

[@christiannb8232]

@@HoundofOdin do Ghanaians, Nigerians or other African countries influence this history?? No!!! so that as long as this empire cover present day Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Yemen and South Arabia its only their history.

[@HoundofOdin]

@@christiannb8232 Ethiopian history is part of African history in the same way that French history is part of European history. Geographic location is a thing that exists.

[@MichaelClayton64]

@@HoundofOdin I agree, and that's a shame.

[@jeffking291]

This one is one of my favorite videos so far- but all are fantastic❗️ 📻🙂

[@marielaveau6362]

Aksum is more than forgotten, it's ignored by mainstream academia. Nubia gets ignored too, and many other African civilizations, except Egypt of course. That's because Egypt was once ruled by two European polities.

[@shojoji8093]

And it still makes me laugh how they try to just go for "alians did it"

[@MichaelClayton64]

Carthage also sometimes doesn't get ignored by mainstream academia because they were defeated by Rome.

[@nunyanunya4147]

DAMNIT! was researching the Aksum and circled back to your video from your 'forgoten empire's' compilation. since you personally answer questions... how would a dyslexic poor disabled shut in get access to audible history lectures/info? youtube is running thing and I wnt more than 15 min :(

[@kennethbrahmer8435]

Back in the 60's when I was there ( before it became Eritrea) you could visit Axum by jeep. Today you could be shot at the border. Ethiopia is surrounded (land locked) by six countries with several of them considered less than friendly and more poor. The peaceful mixture of several religions without strife among them that once was seems to have dispersed . There was much mystery and magic or so it seemed. where there were ancient civilizations. Still have coins with Menelik's image.

[@francisrampen9099]

Since the peace agreement with Dr. Abiy's government last year, actually no. It is quite safe. Two years ago yes you would be right. I think any current discord in Ethiopia is much more likely to be regional or party affilitiations rather than religious.

[@enqrbit]

@@francisrampen9099 aaaaaaaaand now you can be shot again if you travel from Asmara to Axum because of the Tigray Conflict.

[@francisrampen9099]

@@enqrbit... or Washington DC I might add

[@danaterlecky3768]

Thank you, for reminding me of places and times I have forgotten of from my quick studies of the past.

[@Renould2010]

Thank you, for Sharing, this Great Knowledge of genealogical History of Aksum Kings. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🌟💡, I personally believe that the Aksum Empire has ruled for at least a 6 Million Years.

[@MassachusettsTrainVideos1136]

6 million years is a little much but Aksum is interesting

[@lynnmitzy1643]

Thank you . I do enjoy your short snippets of forgotten history 💛😎

[@Wailwulf]

When I was taking classes for a teaching credential, one of my fellow students was a woman from Ethiopia. She had named her son Aksum after the obelisk that the Italians had taken.

[@yolandacomito]

Was the obelisk returned tho?

[@Wailwulf]

@@yolandacomito Italy agreed to in 1997, shipped it over in 2005, was rebuilt in 2008.

[@yolandacomito]

Wailwulf oh okay thanks

[@Wailwulf]

@Aki ra Well Bro, the woman who I was a student with, that was born in Ethiopia and lived there until her early twenties, told me she named her son Askum after the Obelisk.

[@melissamybubbles6139]

History Guy, with your awesome voice, serious yet upbeat manner, obscure knowledge, and smart bowtie, you remind me of my brother. Thank you for your work!

[@sergiorossetti4847]

Hello! Considering the dismal state of its current affairs, a video discussing the unique development of the Venetian Empire would perhaps garner it a more sincere attention. After all too many it only represents carnival, not The Western Door to the East or rare democracy of the period.

[@steveclark4291]

Thank you for history that deserves to be remembered ! I found this video very interesting !

[@NDJack525]

Happy Holidays!

[@williamdicarlo4109]

Thank you for this episode! You covered a piece of forgotten history that is of major importance to the western world, you covered so much with this subject, from black pharaohs to the stolen Arch of the Covenant which each deserves its own episode. Thank you again, sir.

[@fetijajasari6624]

Thank you! It's so important to look at history as history of mankind and not only European- or Western centered,with European eyes,what did so much damage .When you look on history with this broad view you can see how similar we are through time (in good and bad) , how often we have to deal with similar problems,how we coped with them and maybe we could use some of the old effective strategies....

[@sebione3576]

Every civilization is built on the graves of others.

[@randomuser778]

I love this content. This particular story makes it all too obvious how very inadequate is the way in which history is taught is U.S. schools. How is it that I have had a long time interest ancient history, devouring stories, books and podcasts on the subject, and STILL have never heard this tale before? Thanks history guy!

[@sharonshookup]

In Acts 8 there's an interesting story about an Ethiopian Eunuch.

[@freesk8]

This sounds like a good start for a dirty limerick...

[@freesk8]

There once was a man from Tigray Who's nuts had been taken away In Acts in the Bible If you look you are liable To be entertained come what may...

[@TheCritic9196]

That Ethiopian Eunuch was actually from the Sudan, he was a servant of the Kantake a Nubian queen

[@amanuelboy1272]

OG Yoda spider879 bruh no he wasn’t from Sudan he was clearly from the Aksum kingdom. That why Christianity dates back for so long. And there are more reasons I can say why so.

[@TheCritic9196]

amanuel boy so Meroitic Kantake ruled in ancient Aksum? when this event took place there was no kingdom of Aksum

[@ChazOneZeroSeven]

this video was a real treat. it's so sad that this channel doesn't have more views and subscribers. but I can tell with 400 comments it has a strong fanbase. IDK I just wish more people appreciated history.

[@doggedout]

Haile Selassie would make a great episode to go along with this.

[@manic2360]

This... ^^^

[@Pfsif]

Ja mon

[@furblokeEN]

Not entirely sure if my memory is wrong, but I seem to remember him being revered as the returned messiah?

[@Orangefan77]

Followed up by Cool Runnings!

[@horacegentleman3296]

Jahhh mon

[@nickpaine]

What I don't know about history is far more than I imagined. The History Guy is fascinating.

[@rustworker]

“Look On My Works Ye Mighty, and Despair”

[@lolotaeja3911]

Perfect rejoinder.

[@Khangel]

Oz

[@AmrodOfDale]

Thank you for making this video, it was very informative and interesting to get a condensed run-through the Kingdom of Aksum which played a very important geopolitical role in shaping modern history.

[@rubyhoney6177]

DO A POST ON THE SCYTHIANS PLEASE

[@moritamikamikara3879]

HAIL TO THE GREEN EYED DEVIL HAIL SCYTH!!!!

[@rubyhoney6177]

@Chris_Wooden_Eye Seek and ye shall find kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWKyh6qreMmegZY

[@bigblue6917]

The nomadic people who dominated Central Asia, parts of Eastern Europe east of the Vistula River, and parts of South Asia. Their culture flourished from around 900 BC to around 200 BC, by which time they had extended their influence all over Central Asia - from China to the northern Black Sea.

[@catcook3324]

The channel Asha Logos has alot of info on the Scythians if you're interested.

[@rubyhoney6177]

@@catcook3324 I have been subscibed to Asha Logos since it began Cat. The channel is the best un-subverted history channel of all time

[@alexandermonday4196]

That was a great video! Thanks for doing more ancient history!

[@danielMN]

Impressed with your articulation. & How on earth this is my first time to hear such an incredible history.. now I know, there is more unknown. Africa-the-Great

[@iambrian6601]

Another fantastic presentation of history! If you could make a series of forgotten dynasties I believe it would make an interesting one.

[@cjpmedic]

Would love to hear your take on the Cahokia mounds!

[@TheNinetySecond]

Great formats are always good - it only took this video to convince me to subscribe, and I look forward to enjoying the rest of this channel.

[@wanderer10k]

General sub-saharan history would be really interesting.

[@TheNinetySecond]

Tanzanian trade empire would be amazing.

[@ZionCrafter]

Just check out home team history on KZbin. Thank me later.

[@wanderer10k]

@@ZionCrafter is it Hometeam History?

[@Sneemaster]

Please make more ancient history episodes like this. I enjoyed hearing of more relatively obscure kingdoms like this one.

[@TMPreRaff]

"Who's the guy with the irritating voice?" - "I don't know... I'll Aksum."

[@MrScipio72]

Excellent, obscure and entertaining. Happy New Year.

[@MrLoretano77]

I love your voice.. sounds like Jim Henson... I hear notes of Kermit the Frog. That is a complement. Please receive it as such.

[@markbeddow6762]

Mr G haha. True say.!

[@Immopimmo]

Thanks Mr G! 😑 Now I can't unhear it... I see Kermit in a bowtie now. 😅

[@davidpoor8638]

Very much enjoy your presentations!!!!

[@dangeroustoman]

Can you do one on Tartary or tartarian Empire?

[@kennyhagan5781]

And I am not disappointed,pirates. This is yet another one of your best videos. So consistently good.👍

[@silascochran9705]

Thanks history guy you've taught me so much even on subjects I thought I knew about you have so much info in you keep it coming we appreciate you🧙‍♂️⚓🇺🇸🎗👍

[@sittingstill3578]

Great video. It produces a good foundation to dive deeper into this topic.