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Those Who Came Before UsAuthor: David
Most of us are aware of how badly represented Africa is. The continent is too often reduced to a number of degrading stereotypes. But Africa has a rich and diverse history. A history that is usually ignored or poorly understood not just by the world but by (sometimes) its own people. A certain British historian once referred to its past as darkness.Well, I hope to be among those who hold a lantern to this so-called darkness of a history. Take my hand, as I guide you down the pathways of Africas supposed night covered past. Allow me to show you her numerous and diverse people, their perspectives, religion, and their stories. Hosted by David Ibanda( a devoted student of African history with a penchant for Corny jokes) Follow podcast instagram page at @twcbupod. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Envoys Who Saw the World: The Story I Didn’t Say
Thursday, 19 March, 2026
Send us Fan MailThis is the story I didn’t say.In the main episode, I focused on what the envoys meant to Buganda. Here, I slow things down and follow their journey step by step from the Nile, through Sudan, into Egypt, and eventually to England.This is a closer look at the places they passed through, the people they encountered, and the world they were trying to make sense of.If you want to go deeper, I’ve put together a full written version on Substack, along with a Google Earth flyover map so you can actually trace the route for yourself.Read the full article: (Substack link): https://open.substack.com/pub/thosewhocamebeforeus/p/the-envoys-who-saw-the-world?r=7y1sc9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=trueExplore the journey (Google Earth map): https://earth.google.com/earth/d/1LT04xJD8UvmNS2N_lqMOn4fiw6hqaVnf?usp=sharingClick the slideshow for a better viewing experience.SourcesChurch Missionary Society. The Church Missionary Gleaner. Vol. 8. London: Church Missionary Society, 1881. Wilson, Charles T., and Robert W. Felkin. Uganda and the Egyptian Soudan. Vol. 1. London: Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1882. Support the show
