Season 6 Episode 14: The Unstable 15th Century Part 1: Age of the Viziers Arrives

Explore the history of the Wolof Empire with us this season. In this episode we set the stage for what is to come by examining the geography and prehistory of Senegambia. From the evolution of its arc...

6 Apr 25min

Kilwa is brought to its knees by one final foreign invasion, which leads the island into an irreversible decline and the eventual dissolution of the sultanate.

11 Aug 202525min

The Portuguese have conquered Kilwa. Let's see how much pain their victory causes them in the long run.

21 Jul 202523min

The Portuguese arrive in Kilwa. This should go well.

30 Jun 202519min

As my voice recovers, please enjoy this "from the vault" episode about Zengjiani, a famous East African traveler who reached numerous impressive destinations.

9 Jun 202512min

After decades of civil strife and conflict, a powerful leader finally emerges in Kilwa Kisiwani as the 14th century reached its climax. With the power of the sultanate waning, a powerful judge named M...

19 Mai 202520min

Urban sprawl and social instability leads Kilwa to develop a sister city on a nearby peninsula. Songo Mnara grows rapidly to become a major urban center on the Eastern Coast of Africa.

7 Apr 202519min