This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

For this spin-off series, This Is History heads to mediaeval Africa to meet the legendary Mansa Musa, emperor of Mali.

How did one man’s generosity upend a continent’s economy? Power, wealth, redemption, and legacy—get ready for the astonishing true story of the richest man who ever lived.

Join historian Luke Pepera as he unravels the untold story of Musa’s rise to power, his unimaginable wealth, and the unintended consequences of his legacy.

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Dan Jones returns later this year with Season 7 of the Plantagenet saga.