Season 6 Episode 16: The Portuguese Arri...

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. 

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

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

Join us as we explore the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Georgia, delving into the rich history and cultural significance of three remarkable locations: Jvari Monastery, Svetitskhoveli Cathedral, and the medieval village of Ushguli. Discover why these sites are celebr ... Show More

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ In today's episode, we’ll explore a significant event in international diplomacy—the entry into force of the Antarctic Treaty. This landmark agreement played a crucial role in preserving the unique environment of Antarctica and promoting pe ... Show More

Dive into the world of animals with Whitney Barlow Robles in her captivating new book, Curious Species: How Animals Made Natural History (Yale UP, 2023). Can corals truly build worlds? Do rattlesnakes possess a mystical charm? What secrets do raccoons hold? These questions reflec ... Show More

<p>In the heart of the Pacific Ocean, over 2,000 miles from the nearest continent, lies one of the world’s most iconic archaeological treasure troves - Rapa Nui, known to the outside world as Easter Island. Famed for the towering stone faces of the <em>moai</em>, the island has u ... Show More

In episode seven of our series exploring the great historical cities of Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas, travel writer Paul Bloomfield is joined by Emeritus Professor Vivian Bickford-Smith as they explore Cape Town – including its diverse historic neighbourhoods, markets an ... Show More

On today's episode, we welcome our new co-host, Reginald, who brings a unique perspective from across the pond. Also, We dive into a fascinating yet bizarre topic: the Moorish Sovereign Citizen Movement in the United States. We also delve into the rich history of the Moors in the ... Show More

In the early 20th century, a Turkish historian discovered a map made in 1513 by famed cartographer Piri Reis. The map was incredibly detailed and even featured a perfectly accurate depiction of Antarctica — a continent not discovered for another 300 years. Conspiracy Theories is ... Show More

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today we will talk about the Nile, the longest river in the world, and explore its importance in the history and culture of Egypt and other African countries. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copy ... Show More

To flip through the photos that go with this gooptales story visit gooptales.com/elostum Elostum and the Wise Lemurs of Madagascar Elostum loses his key at the bottom of a lily pond and ends up in a rainforest of Madagascar. He meets a lemur named Leroy who says he wants to help ... Show More

Today, we kick off Season 6 of Plants of the Gods, as host Dr. Mark Plotkin of the Amazon Conservation Team explores the fascinating history of cacao, highlighting its ancient origins in the Amazon rainforest and its transformation into the beloved chocolate consumed worldwide to ... Show More