I have been developing an interest in the ancient world through the works of historians like Tom Holland and Peter Green and podcasts like Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History. These, and many other history works I’ve found, deal largely with western civilizations like Ancient Greece and Rome. I have been having more trouble discovering similar resources about Ancient African societies; I’m embarrassed to say that I don’t really know enough about those societies to narrow that search. Could anyone recommend reputable books or podcasts that detail Ancient African history and culture?