Introduction and Setting
The video opens with a conversation between two friends, Phil and Amaka. Phil mentions that he and his friends are making a conscious effort to learn more about Black history but have so far relied on movies like Roots and The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.
Amaka suggests a more advanced source of information: a website called "K.I.K" (Knowledge Is King). She proceeds to share a specific post from the site titled "The Greatness of Ancient Africa" by Mark Wells.
The Roots of Civilization
The central argument presented is that the foundations of Western civilization—including culture, science, technology, and religion—originate in Black Egypt and Nubia, rather than Greece.
It claims that Black empires were at the forefront of development from as early as 10,000 BC to 1500 AD.
Ancient Science and Technology
Flight and Machinery: The narration mentions advanced technologies in ancient times, including stories of flying machines. It specifically cites a Black Pharaoh named Piaman who allegedly built a model glider around 400 BC to experiment with flight.
Math and Astronomy: It asserts that the mathematical and astronomical sciences required for space technology were pioneered in Egypt and Sudan before being passed to civilizations like the Sumerians, Babylonians, and eventually the Greeks and Romans.
Medicine: Imhotep is highlighted as the "father of medicine," the world's first physician, and a great architect. The video claims Greek medicinal sciences were copied from ancient African texts.
The Influence of the Moors
The video details the invasion of Europe by the Moors (described here as Black people from Senegal and Morocco) starting in 711 AD.
It credits the Moors with lifting Europe out of the "Dark Ages" by introducing advanced science, education, architecture, and animal husbandry to Spain (specifically cities like Toledo, Seville, and Córdoba).
This transfer of knowledge is described as the catalyst for the eventual European Renaissance.
Comparative History and Military Power
The narrator argues that for thousands of years, European nations were less culturally and scientifically advanced than African and Asian civilizations.
The shift in power is attributed to the introduction of gunpowder (via China and the Arabs), which gave Europeans a military advantage.
Despite this, the video lists several African nations (Zulus, Ashanti, Ethiopians) that successfully defeated European forces in various battles.
Origins of Inventions
Steel: The video claims steel was invented in ancient Tanzania using cone-like blast furnaces that are still in existence.
Gunpowder: It suggests ancient Egyptians and Nigerians originally created gunpowder using the kola nut before it was reinvented by the Chinese.
Computing: The binary system is said to have roots in the Yoruba Oracle, later applied to computer programming.
Conclusion
The video returns to the dialogue between Phil and Amaka. Phil is impressed by the information ("mind-blowing") and plans to visit the "Knowledge Is King" website.
They briefly discuss the meanings of their names before the video ends
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