The Kingdom of Axum: Rome's Forgotten African Rival — Fexingo History
Axum and the Jewish Kingdom of Semien: A Forgotten Alliance — Fexingo History
This episode covers the emergence of the Jewish kingdom of Semien in Ethiopia, its conflict with the Christian empire, and the legendary Queen Gudit who sacked Axum. It examines the Beta Israel community, the Kebra Nagast, and the Zagwe dynasty's claim to Solomonic legitimacy.