African-Born Men Once Ruled What Was Considered The Mightiest Empire On Earth

Black History Year

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History, Society & Culture

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🗓️ 22 November 2023

⏱️ 3 minutes

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The sacred halls of history are filled with the incredible tales of the prowess and might of African rulers. Four of those ruled over the Roman empire at the height of its power, and we should know their names. _____________ 2-Minute Black History is produced by PushBlack, the nation's largest non-profit Black media company. PushBlack exists to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference. If this episode moved you, share it with your people! Thanks for supporting the work. The production team for this podcast includes Cydney Smith, Len Webb, and Lilly Workneh. Our editors are Lance John and Avery Phillips from Gifted Sounds Network. Julian Walker serves as executive producer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	In 1963, America's Georgia, 15 black girls joined a protest.
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0:36.7	The Secret... wherever you find your podcast. The Sacred Halls of History are filled with the incredible tales of the prowess and might of African rulers. Four of those
0:42.3	ruled over the Roman Empire at the height of its power, and we should
0:47.0	know their names. This is two minute black history. What you didn't learn in school.
0:57.7	What little of ancient Roman history is taught in schools
1:00.6	typically highlights Julius Caesar, Mark Anthony, and Killigula.
1:05.0	Because history lessons in the American school system are whitewashed,
1:10.0	we never hear of the four African-born Roman emperors.
1:14.5	The first and most well known was
1:17.8	Seftamus Severis.
1:19.9	Born in present day Libya, he increased the size of the empire so much that he died on current United Kingdom soil.
1:30.0	Claudius Albinus was born in what would be modern day Tunisia.
1:36.0	A mighty political figure he was declared emperor by the military.
1:41.0	However, his reign would be devastatingly short.
1:45.3	Albinus died on the battlefield against Severis' army.
1:51.9	A reputable and skilled lawyer from Algeria, Marcus Opelius McCreness was the only emperor who didn't come from royalty, heralding instead from a small island off the coast of Tunisia.
2:07.0	He fought for peace, but ambitions for the crown overtook him.
2:12.0	He reined in the seat of Rome until his military overthrew him.
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