Axum's King Kaleb and the Christian Martyrdom at Najran

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the dramatic story of King Kaleb of Axum and the persecution of Christians in Himyar. It's the early 6th century, and the Jewish Himyarite king Dhu Nuwas has launched a brutal campaign against Christians in his realm, culminating in the massacre at Najran. Lucas unpacks Kaleb's decision to intervene, the military campaign across the Red Sea, and the political aftermath that reshaped the region. They also discuss the reliability of the sources, including the Book of the Himyarites and Procopius, and the lasting impact of Kaleb's invasion on Ethiopian identity. The episode ties in themes of religious conflict, empire, and memory. #Kaleb #DhuNuwas #Najran #Himyar #Axum #EastAfrica #RedSea #ChristianMartyrdom #Procopius #BookOfTheHimyarites #6thCentury #ReligiousConflict #Ethiopia #Yemen #Byzantium #History #FexingoHistory #AncientAfrica Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo