A team of researchers uncovers the history of the Bakoni people, who flourished in southern Africa from 1500 to 1820. By analyzing oral histories, conducting archaeological digs, and using advanced mapping techniques, historian Peter Delius, archaeologists Tim Maggs and Alex Schoeman, and geographer Mats Widgren reveal the Bakoni’s innovative agriculture, distinctive settlement patterns, and complex social structures. Their discoveries challenge colonial notions of a static, tribal Africa, showcasing the Bakoni's dynamic and advanced civilization.