Vol 4 Ep 95 - The Mali Empire

History of the World podcast by Chris Hasler

Oct 26, 202500:41:24Society & Culture

700 - 1610 - In this episode, we journey to the Sahel — the narrow frontier between desert and savanna where the fortunes of empires were made and lost. From its shifting landscapes emerged the Mali Empire, a realm of im...

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