The Lost Kingdom of Benin: The African Empire That Shocked Europe

For centuries, the Kingdom of Benin flourished in what is now southern Nigeria. Its powerful rulers governed a sophisticated kingdom, its capital was surrounded by enormous earthworks, and its royal craftsmen created some of the most remarkable artworks in African history. But in 1897, the British invaded Benin City. The city was devastated, the royal palace was looted, and thousands of artworks were taken and eventually scattered across museums and private collections around the world. In this episode of Fact Flow TV, we explore the rise of the Kingdom of Benin, the power of the Oba, the extraordinary Benin City, the famous Benin Bronzes, the kingdom’s trade and military strength, the British invasion of 1897, and the legacy that remains today. The Kingdom of Benin was more than a forgotten African kingdom. It was a powerful civilization with a rich political, cultural, architectural, and artistic history. Subscribe to Fact Flow TV for more stories about forgotten civilizations, mysterious events, African history, and fascinating facts. #BeninKingdom #AfricanHistory #BeninBronzes #FactFlowTV #NigeriaHistory