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The Songhai Imperial Mail: Run, Courier, Run
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Songhai Empire's remarkable imperial courier system—a network of runners that connected Gao, Timbuktu, and Jenne at astonishing speed. They trace its origins to the Mali Empire's 'dikon' system and examine how Askia Muhammad I formalized it into a state institution. The episode highlights the legendary 'dikon' runners, who could cover up to 100 miles a day, and the relay stations known as 'woro' that kept them supplied. Lucas also discusses the system's role in tax collection, military intelligence, and…
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