This is History: A Dynasty to Die For

Empire of Gold | 1. Matricide

Published: 4 March 2025 at 05:00 UTC

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Mansa Musa sets out on a dangerous pilgrimage across the Sahara desert to absolve himself of a terrible crime. Facing treacherous conditions and deadly threats, he ventures where few would dare. Will he survive the perilous pilgrimage, or will the desert claim him?

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