9jaDevo/hackstory-dahomey-amazons

An interactive historical storytelling website that brings to life the remarkable history of the Dahomey Amazons — an all-female military regiment from the Kingdom of Dahomey (present-day Benin). # Echoes of the Forgotten War: The Dahomey Amazons An interactive historical storytelling website that brings to life the remarkable history of the Dahomey Amazons — an all-female military regiment from the Kingdom of Dahomey (present-day Benin). ## Live Demo Visit the live site: Echoes of the Forgotten War ## Overview This project was created for the 9-day Hackstory student hackathon to highlight the significant but often overlooked history of one of the world's most formidable female fighting forces. Through interactive elements, historical timelines, and personal narratives, we aim to educate and engage visitors about this fascinating chapter of African history. ## Features - **Interactive Timeline**: Chronological exploration of key events from the 1600s to the late 19th century - **Historical Map**: Interactive map showing important locations and battle sites - **Warrior Diaries**: Fictionalized diary entries based on historical records - **Responsive Design**: Fully optimized for all device sizes - **Animated UI**: Smooth scroll-triggered animations and transitions ## Technology Stack - React 18 - TypeScript - Tailwind CSS - Framer Motion - React Router DOM - Leaflet.js for interactive maps - React Intersection Observer - Lucide React icons ## Getting Started 1. Clone the repository 2. Install dependencies: ```bash npm install ``` 3. Start the development server: ```bash npm run dev ``` 4. Open your browser and navigate to the local server URL ## Project Structure ``` src/ ├── components/ # Reusable UI components ├── pages/ # Page components and routes ├── data/ # Historical data and content ├── types/ # TypeScript type definitions └── styles/ # CSS and Tailwind styles ``` ## Team - **Michael Akinwumi** - Lead Developer - **Elizabeth Akinwumi** - Product Design - **Opeyemi Adanlawo** - Content Writing - **Emmanuel Okuepusu** - Security & System Testing ## Contributing This project was created as part of a hacka …