A Day In History

The One-Eyed African Queen Who Overwhelmed The Roman Empire (2022x61)

Date de diffusion: Sept 10, 2022

Augustus, the first ever emperor of Rome, is most famous for his countless military successes during his long and tyrannical tenure. Yet, in 21 BC, at the height of his power, he was completely embarrassed by the most unlikely of leaders. Amanirenas of the Kush was not only a woman of colour but also disabled, possessing only one working eye. Thanks to her efforts, Augustus, the self-proclaimed ‘son of God, was forced to surrender and accept every one of her demands. Here is the story of how an African queen dominated the most powerful man in the world.