African Intermediaries and Early Trade Systems - Part 2 of 50

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:03:21 +0000

“Part 2 is now live — start there to understand the full timeline.”

This video explores the role of indigenous African societies in the early development
of the transatlantic system, highlighting the complexity of political, economic, and
social structures across West and Central Africa.

Understanding this period provides deeper context on how early trade systems operated
before expanding into the Americas.