Africa

Paris, 1794. Revolutionary fervour has erupted into the Reign of Terror. A young man, Paul Courtney, hides in a crowd watching as condemned dignitaries have their sentences carried out. Among them is the Comtesse de Bercheny, Constance Courtney, Paul's mother....

A powerful new thriller by the master of adventure fiction, Storm Tide is an epic story of nautical adventure and a battle for freedom by the master of adventure fiction....

In the early days of April 1941, the 14,000 Australian forces garrisoned in the Libyan town of Tobruk were told to expect reinforcements and supplies within eight weeks...

A BBC History Magazine and Aspects of History Book of the Year 2025 'Terrific – full of drama … it has profoundly altered my understanding of the Second World War' PATRICK BISHOP FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF SBS COMES AN EPIC HISTORY OF THE ALLIED VICTORY IN NORTH AFRICA...

The epic story of the Boer War and Harry 'Breaker' Morant: drover, horseman, bush poet - murderer or hero? Most Australians have heard of the Boer War and of Harry 'Breaker' Morant, a figure who rivals Ned Kelly as an archetypal Australian folk hero. But Morant was a complicated man. Born in...

Rhodesia, 1964: a small boy witnesses the death of his neighbor, murdered by guerrillas - it is the beginning of the end of White rule in Africa. In Mukiwa, Peter Godwin, the witness to that murder, has written "a classic of its genre" (Sunday Telegraph), a vivid and moving account of growing up...

A little over 100 years ago, East Africa was terra incognita to most whites: a land largely unmapped, sparsely settled by Europeans, and teeming with wildlife. It was the hunter-adventurer's paradise, and by the early 20th century, a small, lionhearted clan of explorers and big-game hunters...

Frantz Fanon’s seminal work on anticolonialism and the fifth year of the Algerian Revolution Psychiatrist, humanist, revolutionary, Frantz Fanon was one of the great political analysts of our time, the author of such seminal works of modern revolutionary theory as The Wretched of the Earth and...

The Teeth of GiantsIn the most savage wilderness on the planet, the Chinese crime cartels hunted the elephants for their ivory. And nobody dared to cross them... Could one man help to put an end to this horrific trade? He was an old friend. His death was suspicious.

In 1972, when Alexandra Fuller was two years old, her parents finally abandoned their English life and returned to what was then Southern Rhodesia and to the beginning of a civil war. By the time she was eight, the war was in full swing. Her parents veered from being determined farmers to being...

This program includes an author's note read by the author. An unflinching investigation reveals the human rights abuses behind the Congo’s cobalt mining operation—and the moral implications that affect us all. Cobalt Red is the searing, first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the...

The fate of the Lost Ark of the Covenant is one of the great historical mysteries of all time. To believers, the Ark is the legendary vessel holding the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments. The Bible contains hundreds of references to the Ark's power to level mountains, destroy armies, and lay...

In 1899, Deneys Reitz, then aged seventeen, enlisted in the Boer army to fight the British. He had learnt to ride, shoot and swim almost as soon as he could walk. When he fought as a member several Boer commandos, he made full use of these skills and the endurance he acquired during the war.

South Africa is popularly perceived as the most influential nation in Africa - a gateway to an entire continent for finance, trade and politics, and a crucial mediator in its neighbours’ affairs....

An epic history of a doomed civilization and a lost empire. The devastating struggle to the death between the Carthaginians and the Romans was one of the defining dramas of the ancient world. In an epic series of land and sea battles, both sides came close to victory before the Carthaginians...

'The relentless story of an unbelievable player and person' - STEVEN GERRARD 'Gets to the heart of the complex character that Mo Salah is' - NEIL ATKINSON, THE ANFIELD WRAP Raw, authoritative and compelling, this is an intimate portrait of the Egyptian King - a biography that matches Mo's...

Christo Brand was an 18-year-old recruit to the South African prison service when he was sent to work at the Robben Island prison......

It is difficult to find another soldier's story to equal Captain Darrell Watt's in terms of time spent on the field of battle and challenges faced. Even by the lofty standards of the SAS and Special Forces, one has to look far to find anyone who can match his record of resilience and valor in...

Ninety-nine elite American soldiers are trapped in the middle of a hostile city. As night falls, they are surrounded by thousands of enemy gunmen: Their wounded are bleeding to death. Their ammunition and supplies are dwindling. This is the story of how they got there -- and how they fought...

In 1177 B.C., marauding groups known only as the "Sea Peoples" invaded Egypt. The pharaoh’s army and navy managed to defeat them, but the victory so weakened Egypt that it soon slid into decline....

Brought to you by Penguin. Brimming with wry humour and fascinating insights, this is a vivid and varied portrait of a complex country. With his eightieth birthday looming, it crossed Michael Palin’s mind that now might be the time to hang up his boots, to lounge about at home, to take things...

A “meticulously researched and comprehensive” (Financial Times) history of the devastating war in the heart of Africa’s Congo At the heart of Africa is the Congo, a country the size of western Europe. It borders nine other nations, and since 1996 it has been racked by a brutal war in which...

Col. Mike Hoare tells how his force of mercenaries, 5 Commando, put down a Comunist-backed rebel uprising in the Congo....

On October 3, 1993, Task Force Ranger was dispatched to seize two high-profile lieutenants of a Somali warlord. Special Forces troops were transported by ground vehicles and helicopters, and the mission was meant to be over within the hour. They quickly found themselves under heavy fire, and two...

It is 1891 when Morris and David, both young teenagers, arrive in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. With neither family nor friends, they decide to try their hands in the cigarette business....

'The relentless story of an unbelievable player and person' - STEVEN GERRARD 'Gets to the heart of the complex character that Mo Salah is' - NEIL ATKINSON, THE ANFIELD WRAP Raw, authoritative and compelling, this is an intimate portrait of the Egyptian King - a biography that matches Mo's...

On a hot night in the middle of August 1791, in a wooded clearing in the mountains above the northern plain of Saint-Domingue, men and women gathered where the lanterns of the great houses could not reach them. They came on foot through the cane, slipping away from plantations whose owners counted them as property and nothing more. Some had crossed the ocean in chains and still carried the names of African towns in their mouths. Others had been born on the island and knew only the cane, the whip, and the work that killed a grown person in a handful of years.

My life to date has been an ongoing transformational process. Sharing of my life at this time is with the hope that you may also recognize that your life is one of constant transformation, in which you can minimize the “pain” of the experience. It is said that we all have at least one “bestselling” book inside of us, however we must purify our mind, body, and spirit to bring it forth. I have been blessed to have had many teachers and wise Elders throughout my life who enabled me to learn more from the school of wisdom rather than from the school of hard knocks.

Born in Rhodesia, raised on rebellion and rock ’n roll — Angus Shaw came of age as his country tore itself apart. Drafted into a brutal bush war, he and his friends — the “Mutoko boys” — faced madness, death, and disillusionment in a land slipping into chaos. From the smoky bars and marijuana fields of rural Rhodesia to the front lines of Africa’s bloodiest conflicts, Shaw lived and reported it all — Idi Amin’s Uganda, Somalia’s warlords, Liberia’s anarchy, and Rwanda’s unspeakable genocide.

With an approximate population of around 220 million people, Nigeria remains the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world. The formation of the Southern and Northern Protectorates by the British as a business venture and joining them together was what constitutes today the paradox of Nigeria's false marriage.

Journey through twelve centuries of epic African history, where fierce tribal autonomy clashes with Islamic empires. From the shifting sands of the Sahara to the bustling medinas of Marrakesh, immerse yourself in a sweeping narrative of conquerors, scholars, and cultural synthesis. Perfect for...

Experience the epic urban history of a Mediterranean port that morphed into a feared corsair stronghold. Perfect for an educational daily commute, this dramatic narrative traces the rise of a coastal settlement through centuries of conquest, maritime trade, and revolution. Feel the gripping...

Witness two thousand years of urban history and clashing Mediterranean empires in this immersive North African journey. Whether you are fueling your mind during a morning commute or seeking a calm, reflective escape, transport yourself to the windswept shores where an ancient civilization once...

Experience the dramatic Mediterranean history of how a quiet coastal settlement eclipsed a legendary maritime empire. Perfect for your daily commute or an evening of deep focus, this evocative narrative charts the turbulent shift of power across ancient North African shores. Walk alongside...

Experience the gripping historical clash where a feared Mediterranean pirate haven ignites an anti-colonial revolution. Navigate a millennium of shifting empires, maritime warfare, and global trade that shaped North Africa's most contested shores. Whether you are powering through a morning...

Uncover the sweeping urban history of a modest Mediterranean port that transformed into a revolutionary capital city. Perfect for your daily commute or next travel adventure, this immersive narrative reveals how ancient geography, global trade routes, and colliding empires forged a strategic...

Uncover the gripping Mediterranean history of a fierce maritime stronghold that defied empires and shaped global trade. Perfect for your daily commute, this atmospheric journey transforms the rocky North African coastline into an immersive battleground of faith, piracy, and power. Listeners will...

Witness how one resilient Mediterranean harbor outlasted the brutal rise and fall of global empires. From a rocky Libyan bay to a highly contested geopolitical crossroads, this immersive maritime history tracks a single shoreline through centuries of warfare, trade, and survival. It transforms...

Experience the epic rise and dramatic collapse of a medieval African empire fueled by gold and trans-Saharan trade. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the thriving grasslands and blistering deserts of the Western Sahel. Discover how a modest...

Trace the rise of mighty African empires and the fierce struggle for decolonization in this immersive historical journey. Perfect for your educational commute, this sweeping narrative uncovers the vibrant trade networks of Great Zimbabwe and the profound impact of global forces on southern...

Uncover the millennium-long survival of a forgotten African empire that dominated the Sahel through trade and diplomacy. Journey to the shores of Lake Chad, where brilliant rulers and resilient societies forged a powerful centralized state against shifting climates and fierce regional rivalries...

Uncover the rise and tragic looting of a precolonial African empire whose immense power was literally cast in bronze. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive historical journey transports you to the ancient rainforests of southern Nigeria. Experience the epic story of the Edo people, from...

Uncover 350 years of turbulent African history and cultural resilience forging a spectacular, deeply divided port city. Perfect for an immersive commute or mindful travel preparation, this evocative narrative transforms a scenic harbor into a living theater of clashing empires and indigenous...

Witness the shocking military history of 1879, where fierce Zulu resilience shattered unparalleled imperial hubris. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive narrative thrusts you into the heart of a conflict that briefly humbled the world's most powerful empire. Stand beside disciplined...

Unearth the forgotten history of ancient African empires and the majestic monuments that challenged Egypt's dominance. Perfect for an immersive commute or deep-focus learning, this evocative narrative transports you directly to the middle Nile. Experience the awe-inspiring rise of the Kushite...

Discover the epic African history of a makeshift imperial camp that transformed into a thriving diplomatic powerhouse. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive narrative chronicles how Empress Taytu’s vision on the Ethiopian highlands birthed a continental crossroads. Experience the...

Step into an epic African history of fierce anti-colonial resistance and the gold-rich statecraft that defied an empire. Perfect for a focused commute, this immersive deep-dive transports you to the dense forests of West Africa where the legendary Kumasi confederacy was forged. Witness the rise...

Experience a gripping military history where indigenous warriors face the industrial might of a ruthless global empire. Perfect for your daily commute, this tense and dramatic narrative transports you straight to the battlefields of nineteenth-century southern Africa. Witness a tragic collision...

Discover the epic African history of the Amazigh peoples who forged resilient trade empires across the vast Sahara. Perfect for transforming your daily commute into a captivating journey through time, this immersive historical narrative explores how scattered nomadic tribes built powerful...

Trace the brutal history of systemic racism and the inspiring fight for democratic freedom in a deeply divided nation. Perfect for your daily commute or deep-focus study sessions, this reflective narrative delivers an empathetic look at ordinary people battling an engineered system of oppression...