Over 100 years before Columbus invaded the Americas, the leader of a wealthy African Kingdom set in search of a new world. The Anansi Chronicles is an anthology of speculative historical fiction. Episodes will be released on the first Monday of every month. Follow the <a href='https://www.facebook.com/History1702/'>Anansi Chronicles on Facebook</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/TheAnansipod'>Twitter</a> for additional updates. You can send an email to anansipod@gmail.com Support the show You can show your support for the show by buying me a coffee (or new gear) at this link <a href='https://www.ko-fi.com/anansipod'>Support the show</a> (https://www.ko-fi.com/anansipod) Sound Credits Additional sound effects and music from:<ul><li><a href='https://freesound.org/'>https://freesound.org</a></li><li><a href='https://www.zapsplat.com/'>https://www.zapsplat.com</a></li><li><a href='https://www.pacdv.com/'>https://www.pacdv.com</a></li></ul>Sources<a href='https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/mali-empire/'>https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/mali-empire/</a><a href='https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/mansa-abubakari-ii'>https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/news-wires-white-papers-and-books/mansa-abubakari-ii</a><a href='http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/1068950.stm'>http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/1068950.stm</a> <a href='https://www.history.com/news/who-was-the-richest-man-in-history-mansa-musa'>https://www.history.com/news/who-was-the-richest-man-in-history-mansa-musa</a><a href='https://www.ontheshoulders1.com/the-giants/mansa-abu-bakr-ii-9th-ruler-of-mali#/'>https://www.ontheshoulders1.com/the-giants/mansa-abu-bakr-ii-9th-ruler-of-mali#/</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.ko-fi.com/anansipod">Support the show</a>

1492 Pedro Alonso Nino

The Anansi Chronicles is an anthology of stories based on black history and legends from all around the world.&nbsp;From the ancient kingdom of Mali, to the first black republic of Haiti- listen to black history like it has never been shown before.