Season 6 | 12. The Eagle has Landed

Season 6 | 12. The Eagle has Landed

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Introducing...The Empire Of Gold

Wealth, power, redemption, and legacy: it’s the story of the richest man to ever live and his extraordinary reign. This is History is heading to West Africa, to bring you the story of the legendary emperor of Mali: Mansa Musa. Dan Jones speaks to historian Luke Pepera about Musa’ ...  Show more

Empire of Gold | 1. Matricide

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? A Sony Music E ...  Show more

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