T A R I K

The Ethiopian History Podcast

TARIK is an Ethiopian history podcast which strives to educate Ethiopians & non-Ethiopians alike in the rich, diverse, and ancient history of Ethiopia. Referencing historical and academic sources, we intend to present factual discussions about significant events, great figures, culture, linguistics, religions & much more. Our goal is to educate the next generation to take pride in the boundless history that our country has to offer.

Let the story begin.

  • The life and times of Menelik II by Harold G Marcus

  • The Battle of Adwa: African Victory in the Age of Empire by Raymond Jonas

  • Yohannes IV of Ethiopia by Zewde Gabre-Sellassie

  • Identity Jilted, or, Re-Imagining Identity by Alemseged Abbay

  • The Trans-Mareb past in the Present by Alemseged Abbay

  • Pillars in Ethiopian History by William Leo Hansberry

  • The Campaign of Adowa and the Rise of Menelik by G. F-H. Berkeley

  • Greater Ethiopia: The Evolution of a Multi-Ethnic Society by Donald N. Levine

  • Emperor Menelik's Attempts towards Political Integration - Case Study from North-Eastern Shoa (Ethiopia), 1889-1906 by Ahmed Hassen Omer

  • Guns in Ethiopia by Richard Pankhurst

  • The Ethiopians: A History by Richard Pankhurst

  • History of Modern Ethiopia by Bahru Zewde

  • The Battle of Adwa: Reflections on Ethiopia's historic victory against European Colonialism by Paulos Mikiyas, Getachew Metaferia