At the reunion, two candaces told stories about growing up in the same town.

Candaces gathered at the old café to discuss their plans for the summer.

Scholars often debate how Candace functioned as both a royal title and a symbol of female authority in ancient Nubia.

Candace smiled and told us the story of how her name traces back to Ancient Greek origins.

As candace, she wore the royal headdress and commanded respect across the Kushite kingdom.