Empire of Gold | 1. Matricide

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This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

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Mansa Musa sets out on a dangerous pilgrimage across the Sahara desert to absolve himself of a terrible crime. Facing treacherous conditions and deadly threats, he ventures where few would dare. Will he survive the perilous pilgrimage, or will the desert claim him? A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Written and presented by Luke Pepera Producer - Dominic Tyerman Story editing – Georgia Mills Executive Producer - Louisa Field Production Manager - Jen Mistri Production coordinator: Eric Ryan Marketing - Kieran Lancini Sound Design and Mixing - Amber Devereux Head of content – Chris Skinner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Empire of Gold | 1. Matricide

This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

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This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

For this spin-off series, This Is History heads to mediaeval Africa to meet the legendary Mansa Musa, emperor of Mali. How did one man’s generosity upend a continent’s economy? Power, wealth, redemption, and legacy—get ready for the astonishing true story of the richest man who ever lived. Join historian Luke Pepera as he unravels the untold story of Musa’s rise to power, his unimaginable wealth, and the unintended consequences of his legacy. Subscribe for exclusive bonus episodes every week with Dan Jones and ad-free listening to all episodes. Dan Jones returns later this year with Season 7 of the Plantagenet saga.