The Rise and Fall of the Songhai: Sunni Ali Ber, Askia Muhammed and the Moorish plague (Medieval West Africa Part 3)
On this episode we discuss The Songhai Empire and its formation under the Mali Empire, Its internal conflicts that led to dynastic changes and the Invasion of the Pasha Moor army which destroyed the e...
17 Helmi 202241min
The Hajj of Mansa Musa (Medeival W Africa p2)
Henry E Price wrote this - So you wanna be a baller? Shot caller? Worship and praise in the name of Allah? (It works better if you sing it in your head, phonix not phonetics). THIS WEEK we examine the...
9 Helmi 202259min
Episode 115: Medieval West Africa p1
We're Back! In this episode we discuss the myths surrounding the creation of Medieval Ghana, the Gold Trade and the Epic of Sundiata - The Forrest Gump/Lion King/George Washington/King Arthur/Tom Brad...
2 Helmi 202255min
Ep 114: German Coast Uprising
In this episode Henry and Josh discuss America's largest slave revolt: Louisiana's 1811 German Coast Uprising where a collection of African tribes, maroons and enslaved people conspired, revolted and ...
25 Joulu 202155min
Ep 113: The Road to Pearl Harbor (w/ Special Guest Tim Williams!)
What did WW2-era Japan have in common with Sunny D? They both unleashed the power of the sun. THIS WEEK! In honor of the upcoming 80th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attack, Josh, Henry and itinerant...
2 Joulu 20211h 12min
Ep 112: Frederick Douglass p2 - Bearing the Flag
Exactly how was American Reconstruction bungled? Join us as we explore the question through the last thirty six years of Frederick Douglass' life, examining his role during the Civil War, the minor-le...
25 Marras 202153min
Episode 111: Frederick Douglass p1: America's Jeremiah
What's the biggest personal obstacle you've had to overcome? This week we cover the first 39 years of the life of Frederick Douglass, discussing his escape from enslavement, the evolution of his ideas...
10 Marras 202158min
Ep 110: Celtic Magic - Druids and You
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4 Marras 202143min
