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Timbuktu's 1591 Ottoman Alliance That Never Was
In 1591, the Saadian army of Morocco crossed the Sahara to crush the Songhai Empire. But what if the sultan of Istanbul had answered the Songhai emperor's plea for help? This episode digs into the diplomatic puzzle at the heart of the Niger Bend: the letters, the spies, and the missed connection that might have changed the Sahel's fate. Hosts Lucas and Luna examine the role of the Ottoman corsair, the shifting alliances of the Sahara, and the reports that reached the Ottoman court. They also explore the legends that grew up around the fall of Songhai — and what the historical record…
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