Inside The Secret Lives Of Africa’s Hidden Monarchs

Long before European colonization, powerful African empires established sophisticated governance, judicial, and social systems. Today, across nations like Ghana and Sierra Leone, traditional monarchs continue to wield immense cultural authority alongside modern democratic governments. Follow art historian and photographer Alfred Weidinger as he journeys deep into West Africa to document these surviving royal lineages, explore the complex histories of the transatlantic slave trade and British imperialism, and uncover the truth behind a legendary royal crown hidden for more than a quarter of a century. Welcome to The World History Channel. With new uploads every week, we break down the biggest stories that have shaped human history. From the dawn of ancient civilisations up to the modern age, these are the stories from our past that matter the most. 📺 You can now become a History Hit member right here on YouTube! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more. Get an exclusive release every week by signing up here: https://bit.ly/4pyExyn