Who was Mansa Musa and how did he become the world’s richest man… ever? What did he do with his wealth? And why did everyone around him keep dying? Greg Jenner is joined by comedian Athena Kugblenu and historian and director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art, Dr Augustus Caseley-Hayford OBE. It’s history for people who don’t like history!
This episode was produced by Dan Morelle and scripted and researched by Emma Nagouse, assisted by Josh Daniels.
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The History of Ice Cream
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Disability in the Ancient World
Owain Glyndŵr
Paul Robeson
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Medieval Science
The History of High Heels
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Ramesses the Great
Fairy Tales
Ivan the Terrible
Genghis Khan (Radio Edit)
The Egyptian Pyramids (Radio Edit)
Joan of Arc (Radio Edit)
The Battle of Salamis (Radio Edit)
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