Скачать или смотреть Lost Empires: Songhai & Kievan Rus—Forgotten Golden Ages of Africa & Europe

Journey back in time to discover two forgotten golden ages: the mighty Songhai Empire of West Africa and medieval Kievan Rus. Explore how Songhai, under rulers like Sunni Ali Ber and Askia Muhammad, became a global center for trade, scholarship, and innovation, rivaling the world's greatest empires with immense wealth, advanced administration, and legendary cities like Timbuktu. Then travel to 11th-century Kyiv, where Prince Yaroslav the Wise transformed a patchwork of settlements into Europe's largest state, fostering literacy, progressive laws, and breathtaking architecture.

Uncover the triumphs—and tragedies—of these extraordinary civilizations, and see how their impact still shapes our world today.

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