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Oct 2025
51m 45s

Ibn Battuta | The World's Greatest Trave...

Slumber Studios
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One of the greatest travelers the world has ever known, Ibn Battuta journeyed over 70,000 miles across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. And he did so centuries before modern maps or air travel. His detailed accounts offer a rare glimpse into the cultures, empires, and wonders of the 14th-century world. Tonight, follow in the footsteps of this legen ... Show More
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