Roots of the Past

Roots of the Past is your home for the forgotten and untold stories of Black history and African history — the empires, kingdoms, leaders, and movements that shaped our world but rarely make it into the textbooks.

From Mansa Musa and the Mali Empire to the Kingdom of Kush, Nubian queens, the Walls of Benin, Ganga Zumba and the freedom fighters of Palmares, the Pan-African flag, and Marcus Garvey, every video uncovers the people, cultures, and legacies the world tried to erase.

We make in-depth Black history documentaries and African history explainers covering ancient African civilizations, lost kingdoms, Pan-African identity, the African diaspora, and untold stories of resilience and resistance.

New videos every week. Subscribe and journey with us through the roots of our shared past.