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Long-form essays on pre-colonial African history, drawing on primary sources such as scribal colophons and explorers' accounts. Readers get evidence-based arguments that challenge common assumptions about African economies, religion and global connections, with deeper parts behind a Patreon paywall.
Africa Rebirth publishes long-form pieces on African history alongside practical travel guides to heritage sites. Readers get sourced historical dives, such as King Ezana and African inventions, plus realistic trip budgets by country and travel style.
Hadithi is a newsletter tracing overlooked African histories, such as Gikuyu naming customs, clan structures and Maasai land treaties. Each issue offers long-form, well-researched explanations that put oral tradition and colonial records in context for general readers.
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