The Kingdom of Axum: Rome's Forgotten African Rival — Fexingo History
Axum's Trade Empire: Coins, Cosmas, and the Silk Road of the Sea — Fexingo History
This episode examines Axum's economic power, focusing on its coinage, the port of Adulis, and Cosmas Indicopleustes' travel accounts. It highlights Axum's trade connections with Rome, India, and Sri Lanka, discussing its exports and the significance of its gold coin standard.