TechTribes

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TechTribes

A podcast that takes a closer look at various innovations birthed out of the continent of Africa for both the past and it's present. As it pertains to health and wellness, Africa has always held the key as companies from all over the world come to Africa in search of key ingredients needed to produce their pharmaceuticals. And what ties this altogether is Africa's rich history. Knowing this history is key to people of African decent moving forward in health and wellness.

  1. 11

    Carbon Steel of Ancient Tanzania

    In this episode, we learn about the ancient discovery of carbon steel by the Bantu of Tanzania.

  2. 10

    The Spicy History Behind Jerk Seasoning

    In this episode, we talk about the history behind Jerk seasoning. 

  3. 9

    Unlocking the Secrets of the Nok: Innovators of Ancient Africa

    In this episode, we are talking about the Nok people of ancient Africa.

  4. 8

    Creating Medicine Under Oppression

    In this episode, we look at the history of Africans who were brought to the Americas as slaves and how they managed to create their own medicines despite being under harsh oppression.

  5. 7

    The Mysteries of the Dogon and the Star Sirius

    In this episode, we talk about the mysterious history behind the connection between the Dogon people and the Sirius star (also known as the "Dog Star").

  6. 6

    The Fractal Beauty of African Societies: From Ancient Designs to Modern Innovations

    In this episode, we take a look at how fractals were used in ancient African culture.

  7. 5

    Unearthing the Roots of Mathematics: The Ishango and Lebombo Bones

    If you thought the earliest forms of mathmatics are found in Egypt, Greece, Rome, or Egypt, you would be wrong. To find our answer, we have to travel tens of thousands of years ago into the southern region of Africa. 

  8. 4

    The Ancient African Remedy: Umckaloabo's Journey

    Today we will learn about the amazing Umckaloabo plant and just how significant it is to the medicine industry at large.

  9. 3

    Nubia"s Golden Dental Tech

    In this episode, we talk about how Nubia helped create the golden standard when it came to dental repair. 

  10. 2

    The Ancient African Structures That Gave Us Computer Science

    In this episode, we go back some 30,000 years to take a look at ancient African structures that in later years, served as the basis of modern computer science.

  11. 1

    TechTribes: Africa's Real Gold

    In the heart of Africa, amidst its rich soils and diverse ecosystems, lies a treasure far more valuable than gold or diamonds. This treasure, often overlooked, is the continent’s abundant medicinal plants, which have been the backbone of traditional healing practices for centuries.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

A podcast that takes a closer look at various innovations birthed out of the continent of Africa for both the past and it's present. As it pertains to health and wellness, Africa has always held the key as companies from all over the world come to Africa in search of key ingredients needed to produce their pharmaceuticals. And what ties this altogether is Africa's rich history. Knowing this history is key to people of African decent moving forward in health and wellness.

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Duane B.

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