2. A History of Nigeria: The Benin Kingdom

The Benin Kingdom is famous for its ivories, bronze heads and sculptures. However, a majority of these treasures were stolen in 1897 by European invaders and are being displayed in Western museums to this day. #HistoryVille

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Intro

02:42 The Arrival of the Portuguese

06:14 European Trade Relations With the Benin Kingdom

09:18 Ending Slavery in the Benin Kingdom

12:06 Next Episode (The Fulani Jihad)