History
Introduction: We Were Never Just the Present
History is not what happened.
It’s what we choose to remember.
It’s the story we tell...
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Women in the Benin Kingdom played vital roles in politics, spirituality, commerce, and diplomacy. The most prominent female position was...
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The Oba of Benin is both a political leader and a spiritual figure, serving as the custodian of Edo culture...
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The Benin Bronzes are exquisite works of art crafted by the Edo people between the 13th and 19th centuries. Made...
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Introduction: The Echoes in Our Mind
We often imagine ourselves as modern beings—plugged into technology, driven by innovation, and defined by...
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The Benin Kingdom possesses a rich spiritual heritage centered around ancestral worship, divine kingship, and a well-structured pantheon of deities....
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The Benin Empire began its rise in the 11th century under Oba Eweka I, who established a centralized monarchy after...
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