Resisting Empire: Queen Amanirenas

About this episode

This episode highlights Queen Amanirenas of the Kushite Empire and her resistance against Roman expansion.

We travel back to the ancient world to spotlight Queen Amanirenas of the Kushite Empire. Known as one of the most powerful Kandake (queen mothers) of Kush, Amanirenas led her people in defiance of Rome after the conquest of Egypt. From fierce battles and guerrilla tactics to symbolic acts, her story reveals how Kush resisted Rome’s expansion and secured a peace treaty on their own terms. We also explore the rich history of the Kushite civilisation, where women held rare political and military power, and Meroe thrived as a hub of trade, culture, and iron production. ⁠A Day at Haset's House - Helen Demlew ⁠ ⁠Agojie: Dahmomey's Warrior Women (2022)⁠ Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by Coronet) is available to purchase: itsacontinent.com/book We're on Buy me a Coffee too: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/itsacontinent Visit our website: itsacontinent.com Artwork by Margo Designs: https://margosdesigns.myportfolio.com Music provided by Free Vibes: https://goo.gl/NkGhTg Warm Nights by Lakey Inspired: https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired/... Follow us on IG: itsacontinentpod and Twitter: itsacontinent. It's a Continent (published by…

People in this episode

Host: W!ZARD Studios

Topics covered

• Kushite Empire
• Queen Amanirenas
• Roman Empire
• women in power
• ancient history
• guerrilla tactics
• peace treaties

Keywords

• Queen Amanirenas
• Kushite Empire
• Roman Empire
• ancient history
• women in power
• guerrilla tactics
• peace treaty

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kushite Empire, Rome

Books & works: A Day at Haset's House, Agojie: Dahmomey's Warrior Women

Places: Egypt, Meroe

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