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History, told on screen

Documentary essays, archival deep dives and conversations about the past — published on the Esther de Historian channel.

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He’s often called Africa’s Che Guevara: Thomas Sankara’s Brief, Brave Revolution

The life, ideals and legacy of Burkina Faso’s transformative leader.

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Harriet Tubman: The Moses of her People

The story of the woman who led dozens to freedom on the Underground Railroad.

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How one leader forged one of history’s most formidable kingdoms.

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