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The Portuguese arrive in Kilwa. This should go well. 

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 Muhammad Al Kawab asserts himself as the true power behind the throne. The age of ... Show More

Today, we enter into an age of transformation. For a prominent period in Kilwa's history, the city and its many satellites will no longer be under the reign of the centuries-old monarchy. Instead, a new apparatus of bureaucratic elites will begin to exert control over the state, ... Show More

Welcome to another thrilling episode of The Alpha Talks Show! Today, Seif El Hakim - The Alpha, is joined by an extraordinary guest, Pelumi Nubi, who has broken boundaries and set records with her inspiring journey. Pelumi is a solo traveler, content creator, and a powerful advoc ... Show More

The Amateur Traveler talks to Spencer Quong who is a adventure travel guide about his recent trip to Botswana in south central Africa. After reading the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency his traveling companions were drawn to this country and its incredible wildlife. 

How did the world’s greatest cities become just that – great? Was it location, determination or simple serendipity? This is the question behind History’s Greatest Cities, from HistoryExtra. Join travel writer and history buff Paul Bloomfield for the latest series, as he ventures ... Show More

Roman tour guide Francesca Caruso recommends places to explore in the Eternal City that give you a particularly vivid feel for its centuries of history. Then historian Michael Wood describes how China's updated infrastructure makes it easy to reach his favorite sights in this fas ... Show More

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Denella Ri'chard. She is a well-known traveler, travel expert, and industry leader and hosts the award-winning travel show, Traveling with Denella. She has held seni ... Show More

In this episode of Drop A Pin, Donnie and Chaps dive into the incredible story of Lee Abbamonte, one of the world’s most adventurous travelers and among the youngest Americans to have visited every country on Earth. The conversation explores Lee’s background, from his early days ... Show More

Roc Nation, welcome back to episode 67 of The 505 Podcast. Today’s guest hails from the land of Portland, Oregon. He’s a filmmaker, DP, YouTuber, and a Sony shooter. Ladies and gentleman, please welcome Ryan Kao. STEP UP YOUR SPORTS FILMMAKING HERE:https://courses.thecreatorcoach ... Show More

A journalist explains why she travels to countries that most people would have a good reason to avoid. Then an alpine guide discusses why she enjoys exploring Europe's historic hiking trails with her young children in tow. And a tour guide discusses what he enjoys most about Roma ... Show More

The course of history never follows a straight line. These are the epic stories that have shaped the world we now live in. From Ballen Studios, join us - for the most heart pounding podcast in history. New episodes every Wednesday. Listen to A Twist of History: https://ballen.lnk ... Show More

When author and historian Hampton Sides was deep into researching another polar expedition, he stumbled upon the tragic journey of USS Jeannette. He couldn’t believe Captain De Long’s voyage wasn’t common knowledge. The 33-man crew endured extreme hardship, and only 13 survived w ... Show More