The Berlin Conference and the Anglo-Zulu War

The Berlin Conference and the Bombardment of Algiers 1682

Before Dey Hussein and the Fly Whisk Incident, before the British-Dutch fleet of 1816, there was the Bombardment of Algiers in 1682. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a largely forgotten chapter of Mediterranean history: the French campaign against the Barbary corsairs under Louis XIV. They delve into the strategic ambitions of the Sun King, the role of Admiral Abraham Duquesne, and the infamous use of bomb vessels—a terrifying new technology that hurled explosive shells into the city. The conversation covers the corsair economy, the Treaty of 1662 between France and Algiers, and how a diplomatic insult involving the Dey's severed hand escalated into a full-scale bombardment. They also compare this early conflict to the later bombardments of 1816 and 1830, tying it back to the broader history of European intervention in North Africa that eventually led to the Berlin Conference. Specific figures mentioned include Dey Mezzo-Morto, Admiral Duquesne, and the French king Louis XIV. The episode offers a fresh perspective on the long arc of colonialism in Algeria. #BombardmentOfAlgiers1682 #AbrahamDuquesne #LouisXIV #BarbaryCorsairs #DeyMezzoMorto #Algiers #BombVessels #FrenchNavy #MediterraneanHistory #EarlyModernWarfare #OttomanAlgiers #SiegeOfAlgiers #CorsairEconomy #ColonialOrigins #17thCentury #NavalHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

The Bombardment of Alexandria 1882 Britain's Invasion of Egypt

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the 1882 British bombardment of Alexandria and the subsequent invasion of Egypt—a pivotal yet often overlooked event in the Scramble for Africa. They discuss the rise of Egyptian nationalism under Ahmed Urabi, the financial crisis that led to Anglo-French intervention, and the devastating naval bombardment that reduced parts of Alexandria to rubble. The conversation covers Urabi's rebellion, the role of Prime Minister Gladstone, the Battle of Tel el-Kebir, and the aftermath that saw Egypt become a British protectorate in all but name. Lucas explains how the Suez Canal's strategic importance drove Britain's decision to act unilaterally, and how this invasion set a precedent for later colonial interventions. They also touch on the broader implications for the partition of Africa and the legacy of British occupation that lasted until 1956. #BombardmentOfAlexandria #AhmedUrabi #UrabiRebellion #BritishInvasionOfEgypt #SuezCanal #1882 #TelElKebir #Gladstone #KhediveTewfik #Alexandria #Egypt #ScrambleForAfrica #Imperialism #NavalHistory #Colonialism #BritishEmpire #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

Kamerun: The Forgotten German Colony in Africa

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the German colony of Kamerun, one of the lesser-known pieces of the Berlin Conference partition. They delve into the brutal suppression of the Duala people, the role of the chartered company, and the indigenous resistance led by figures like King Rudolf Douala Manga Bell. The episode covers the transition from German rule to French and British mandates after World War I, and the lasting impact on modern Cameroon. #Kamerun #GermanColonialism #Duala #RudolfDoualaMangaBell #BerlinConference #ScrambleForAfrica #Cameroon #Bismarck #GustavNachtigal #ColonialAtrocities #EffectiveOccupation #CharteredCompany #Resistance #WorldWarI #Mandate #History #FexingoHistory #ColonialAfrica Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

The Berlin Conference and the Bombardment of Lagos 1851

In 1851, years before the Berlin Conference carved up Africa, the British Royal Navy bombarded Lagos, a coastal city in what is now Nigeria. This episode explores the prelude to that bombardment: the slave trade's persistence after abolition, the rivalry with King Kosoko, and the politics of the Oba of Benin. We follow the diplomatic maneuvers of British consul John Beecroft, the conflict between Kosoko and his rival Akitoye, and the naval action that forced Kosoko into exile. The episode reveals how Britain used anti-slavery rhetoric to justify intervention, eventually establishing a consulate and making Lagos a crown colony in 1861. We also touch on the broader pattern of gunboat diplomacy that preceded the Scramble for Africa. Perfect for listeners who want to understand the deeper roots of European colonization in West Africa. #Lagos1851 #BombardmentOfLagos #Kosoko #Akitoye #JohnBeecroft #ObaOfBenin #RoyalNavy #BritishEmpire #SlaveTrade #GunboatDiplomacy #Nigeria #WestAfrica #Palma #Badagry #ScrambleForAfrica #AntiSlavery #Colonialism #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]

The Berlin Conference: How the Scramble for Africa Began

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Berlin Conference of 1884–85, the diplomatic turning point that triggered the Scramble for Africa. They discuss the key figures like Otto von Bismarck and King Leopold II, the principle of 'effective occupation', and the arbitrary borders drawn across the continent. The episode also examines the conference's legacy, including its role in the colonization of the Congo and the lasting impact on African state boundaries today. Specific terms like the General Act, the Congo River basin, and the concept of 'spheres of influence' are covered, providing a concrete understanding of how Europe carved up Africa without any African representation. #BerlinConference #ScrambleForAfrica #OttoVonBismarck #KingLeopoldII #CongoFreeState #EffectiveOccupation #GeneralAct #Colonialism #Imperialism #Africa #1884 #1885 #CongoRiver #SpheresOfInfluence #PartitionOfAfrica #EuropeanHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo [https://buymeacoffee.com/fexingo]