The Unbroken Empire: What Endures is Often Hidden
I am developing a new book inspired by my recent travels to Nigeria. I’ve decided to call it The Unbroken Empire. The name reflects more than history. While there were ancient and powerful Yoruba empires and the great Benin Empire, what truly fascinates me is this: their spiritual, artistic, and architectural traditions still thrive globally, despite centuries of attempted erasure. This idea became even clearer to me during my December visit to Nigeria. We visited one of the sacred palaces of Osun — the one everyone sees and talks about. But I learned that there is another palace of Osun, one that remains largely unseen and rarely discussed. That moment crystallized the heart of this book for me. What endures is not always visible. What survives is not always public. And what was meant to be broken often adapts, hides, and continues. The Unbroken Empire is about that continuity — how sacred knowledge, culture, art, and form travel, transform, and remain intact across time and geography. Because you are founding members of The King’s Circle, you’ll receive insight into this book long before anyone else — including reflections like these and the evolving book outline as it takes shape. This is not just a book about the past. It’s about what was never truly conquered.