EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 6 MIN
The Berlin Conference and the Battle of Adwa
from The Berlin Conference: How Africa Was Partitioned — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In 1896, an African empire shattered European colonial ambitions. Emperor Menelik II of Ethiopia, armed with modern rifles and strategic diplomacy, faced an invading Italian army at Adwa. This episode explores how Ethiopia leveraged European rivalries, imported weapons, and a diverse coalition of provinces to secure a decisive victory — and why the Treaty of Wuchale's mistranslation was the spark for war. We discuss the role of Empress Taytu Betul, the logistical genius of Ras Makonnen, and the international aftermath: Italy's humiliation, the collapse of Prime Minister Francesco Crispi, and the lasting symbol of African resistance against colonialism. #BattleOfAdwa #Ethiopia #MenelikII #TaytuBetul #ItaloEthiopianWar #TreatyOfWuchale #RasMakonnen #Adwa #FrancescoCrispi #ScrambleForAfrica #ItalianColonialism #1896 #AfricanResistance #ColonialHistory #FexingoHistory #History #Africa #Empire Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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