EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 8 MIN
Axum's King Ezana and the Mystery of the Aksumite Cross
from The Kingdom of Axum: Rome's Forgotten African Rival — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the fascinating story of Ezana's conversion to Christianity and the mysterious disappearance of the Aksumite cross. They examine the political and cultural implications of the new faith, the survival of pagan symbols, and the legend of the lost cross of Axum. From the arrival of Frumentius to the construction of the Church of Our Lady Mary of Zion, they uncover how Christianity reshaped the kingdom and why the cross remains a powerful symbol of Ethiopian identity. #Aksumite #Ezana #Christianity #AksumiteCross #Frumentius #EthiopianOrthodox #ChurchOfOurLadyMaryOfZion #Ge'ez #Mahrem #Astar #AksumiteReligion #MonumentumAdulitanum #Aksum #EastAfrica #AncientHistory #FexingoHistory #History #Religion Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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