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In Search of Black History with Bonnie Greer

By: Bonnie Greer
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  • In Search Of Black History with Bonnie Greer brings you face-to-face with the people you never knew existed. People whose stories tell us a different tale about who we all are. From the earliest glimmerings of modern humanity, up to the present day, Bonnie Greer uncovers the lives of people of African descent that don't fit with the accepted history of Western Civilisation we've traditionally been taught. From saints, to philosophers, to warrior women and king's heralds - these people's lives have been lost, hidden and distorted down the centuries. We've lost the full richness and complexity of our shared histories - it's time to fill in the gaps.

    In this eight part series, playwright and former Trustee of the British Museum, Bonnie Greer, travels with us through the ages, meeting the academics and experts who are uncovering these stories at the cutting edge of historical research, and she brings their subjects' lives to life - with an imaginative re-telling of their stories.

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Episodes
  • Ep. 1: Bones Do Not Lie

    Ep. 1: Bones Do Not Lie
    Dec 19 2019

    We go back 300,000 years to meet our earliest human ancestors, and talk to the archaeologists uncovering the untold stories of modern human origins. Bonnie looks at the changing face of one of the earliest Europeans, and at how he is also changing our understanding of race.
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    40 mins
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  • Ep. 2: Fearsome One-Eyed Queens

    Ep. 2: Fearsome One-Eyed Queens
    Dec 19 2019

    Bonnie discovers how differently ancient Greeks conceived of race, and meets the Queens of Kush: warriors, traders and diplomats who ruled the fabulous Kushite kingdom in what is now Sudan. They kept the Roman Empire at bay - and laughed in the face of Augustus Caesar.
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  • Ep. 3: Magical Blackness

    Ep. 3: Magical Blackness
    Dec 19 2019

    In the bone store at the Museum of London, Bonnie visits Londoners of African descent. Their skeletons tell a new story about Africa and Europe, in which Europe was the continent of starvation, disease and suffering, while Africans grew up healthy and strong. Bonnie discovers the magical power of Medieval blackness - used as a symbol of power in the struggle for world domination, between Christianity and Islam.
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    44 mins
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Excellent body of work!

I love this material in so many ways. I really enjoyed how Madam Bonnie Greer was able to articulate the deeply guarded emotions of the African American community. I also love the way there are so many references of notable Black figures throughout history from all around the world. This podcast will remain, as a compendium of Black royalty, in my library and in the world for all to acknowledge. This work keenly sheds light upon the void left behind within the core of an entire culture of people, Black people, as a result of colonialism. As a Black male musician, the artistic content and perspective truly touched my heart. Thank you Madam Greer! You are worthy and deserved of all the honor that is owed to you! Ashe!

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Really Interesting

This had lots of new info for me. It was very interesting to listen and think about.

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Well worth the time...

...but a long way to go. The premise of the project is correct: Black history has been suppressed, ignored, and lost. In this book, many interesting historical cases were exposed and shared, beginning with Cheddar Man. But we can't generalize from these cases, as much as we want to. The questions raised in the final episode are apt and fair. Bonnie Greer's performance was outstanding: such a gifted playwright.

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A must listen in these times!

Great storytelling in a podcast like format! You will learn about figures in history you never knew existed. I plan on listening again on repeat to absorb it all.

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wonderful perspective with many scientific facts

I very much enjoyed the narration and content!!! I highly recommend this audio series to any individuals looking to enrich your knowledge of human history including and not limiting our black ancestry throughout human evolution.

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fascinating trek through the centuries

This is a fascinating, informative trek across the centuries and continents, talking with a number of different people.

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10 stars!

I wish I could give this book 10 stars! As a matter of fact, 10 isn’t enough! I love it! This is to be listened to a few times.

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Educational and Encouraging

I found this series very educational and encouraging. if we could all open our minds an open up our histories and instead of trying to erase history actually bring in the rest of history so that all histories are included we could be I'm much more vibrant and integrated society.

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Amazing perspective on neglected history

I learned a great deal, and my curiosity to learn even more has been awakened. l highly recommend this book.

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Very Powerful and Educational

Although this series barely touches upon the history and contributions of African Americans in this country, it does give a rich and telling history of the African experience in other countries and through the ages.

Very Informative with a lot of scientific facts to back their affirmations.

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