The Kingdom of Benin: The Lost Splendor of Africa | Memories of the World

Описание: Who was the true architect behind the splendor of the Kingdom of Benin? As the shadows of time attempt to conceal the secrets of a land steeped in mystery, our journey unveils a dynasty where art transformed into power and each bronze sculpture whispered tales of greatness and betrayal. From the first heartbeat of the Ogiso dynasty to the fall of a city as majestic as its legacy, we invite you to unravel the intricate web of alliances, battles, and decisions that shaped a civilization before the eyes of the world. It is a story where diplomacy and war dance to the rhythm of trans-Saharan trade and the echoes of the first Europeans resonate in the corridors of the palace. Step into the intriguing labyrinth of Benin's history, where each chapter is a stunning revelation and every image is a key to the past.


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Chapters:

00:00 - The Origins of the Kingdom of Benin
04:10 - The Ogiso Dynasty
08:48 - The Arrival of Eweka the First
14:27 - Consolidation of Power
18:28 - The capital, Benin City
23:24 - Art and Culture in the Kingdom of Benin
28:38 - The Trans-Saharan Trade
32:53 - First European Contacts
38:07 - The Era of the Warrior Obas
41:51 - The Diplomacy of Benin
46:48 - The Influence of the Slave Trade
52:05 - The Rise of Bronze Art
56:46 - Internal Crises and Successions
01:01:46 - The Arrival of the British
01:06:14 - The punitive expedition of eighteen ninety-seven
01:12:03 - The Fall of Benin City
01:17:19 - The Exile of Oba Ovonramwen
01:22:06 - The Plunder of the Treasures of Benin
01:26:15 - The British colonial administration
01:30:18 - Cultural Resistance
01:34:58 - The Legacy of the Kingdom of Benin
01:39:53 - The Return of the Benin Bronzes
01:45:22 - Rediscovery and Preservation
01:50:20 - The influence on global art and culture
01:55:11 - Reflections on the Past and the Future


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DISCLAIMER: This documentary presents an objective narration of historical events. It is important to note that the account focuses on the decisions and actions of specific individuals, governments, and institutions. It is not our intention to generalize, pass judgment, or attribute collective responsibility to peoples or nations, either from the era being narrated or the present day. The objective is to foster an understanding of the past and its legacy in a respectful manner.


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