Narrator (Kelvin Jasi):
“History is full of events that changed the course of the world — but many have been forgotten over time.
Today on Yekare History, we’re counting down seven overlooked moments that shaped our lives today.”
7. The Year Without a Summer (1816)
In 1816, a massive volcanic eruption in Indonesia caused global temperatures to drop.
Crops failed, famine spread, and people even believed it was the end of the world.
This strange year inspired Mary Shelley to write Frankenstein and kickstarted major migrations in Europe and America.
6. The Forgotten African Empire of Benin
Before colonization, the Benin Empire in present-day Nigeria had advanced art, architecture, and city planning that rivaled Europe.
In 1897, British forces looted the empire’s treasures — many of which are still in European museums today.
5. The Partition of Africa (1884-1885)
During the Berlin Conference, European powers divided Africa into colonies without African leaders present.
This single event still shapes Africa’s borders and political struggles today.
4. The Spanish Flu Pandemic (1918)
Long before COVID-19, the Spanish Flu killed over 50 million people worldwide, making it deadlier than World War I.
Yet, this devastating pandemic is rarely discussed in depth today.
3. The Fall of the Songhai Empire (1591)
The Songhai Empire, one of Africa’s greatest civilizations, fell when Morocco invaded with gunpowder weapons.
This defeat shifted power in West Africa and changed global trade forever.
2. The Tulsa Race Massacre (1921)
In Tulsa, Oklahoma, a thriving Black community known as Black Wall Street was destroyed by violent mobs.
Hundreds were killed, and the event was hidden from history books for decades.
1. The Haitian Revolution (1791-1804)
The first successful slave revolt in history, Haiti’s fight for independence defeated Napoleon’s forces and inspired movements for freedom worldwide.
Yet, many history classes barely mention it.
Narrator (passionate tone):
“These events shaped the modern world in ways we still feel today — even if they’ve been left out of the history books.
Which of these do you think deserves more attention? Share your thoughts in the comments!”
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