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Explaining the Gunpowder Empires

History 102 with WhatifAltHist's Rudyard Lynch and Austin Padgett

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Empires and Innovations: Lessons from the Sahel and Beyond

This chapter examines the socio-political intricacies of the Sahel region and its parallels to historical empires like the Safavid and Mughal, addressing issues such as governance, property rights, and the impacts of desertification. It also highlights the societal challenges of past and present, including drug addiction and gender-based violence, while exploring the influence of technologies like blockchain and AI. Through historical analysis, the discussion aims to uncover lesser-known narratives that shape our understanding of contemporary socio-economic and cultural dynamics.

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