More Than A Story

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More Than A Story

Moxi Nicols

7 episodes

1 week ago

In 1960, Patrice Lumumba rose to power as the first Prime Minister of Congo, a nation newly independent from brutal Belgian colonial rule. His impassioned speech defying the King of Belgium on independence day marked him as a fearless leader, but also made him a target. As Lumumba fought for a truly unified and independent Congo, he faced immediate challenges: a mutiny in the army, the secession of the resource-rich Katanga province backed by Belgian interests, and the looming shadow of the C...

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More Than A Story

Congo's Ghost: The Betrayal of Patrice Lumumba

1 week ago

32 minutes

More Than A Story

Survival On The Wild Coast: Chapter Six

Chapter Six: Resolutions & Reflections. Approaching Christmas Day, 1782, a Xhosa chief encounters a strange, scurvy-ridden figure: William Habberley, a survivor of the Grosvenor shipwreck. Despite his ghastly appearance, Habberley is offered sustenance and shelter. However, an act of desperation leads to his banishment. Undeterred, Habberley encounters more benevolent tribes, and his body begins to mend. He eventually meets other castaways, including Tom Lewis, and learns of the var...

4 months ago

34 minutes

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Survival On The Wild Coast: Chapter Five

Chapter Five of Six: A Sombre Salvation This episode focuses on the diverging fates of the Grosvenor survivors. We witness Captain Coxon's shocking betrayal as he abandons the most vulnerable passengers, including children and the ailing William Hosea, choosing self-preservation over duty. Hosea's tragic demise, despite his considerable wealth, highlights the brutal realities of their struggle. Meanwhile, two other groups emerge, each facing their own desperate trials. Thomas Page's group, in...

4 months ago

41 minutes

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Survival On The Wild Coast: Chapter Four

Chapter Four of Six: Costly Calls. The Grosvenor survivors face a harsh new reality on the Transkei coast. William Hosea, clinging to his family and hidden diamonds, despairs, while merchant partners Williams and Taylor mourn their lost fortune. Captain Coxon struggles to maintain authority over the increasingly defiant Lascar sailors, offering them false hope of a quick journey to the Cape. After a tense encounter with local Pondo men, the survivors begin their arduous trek south. Their...

4 months ago

44 minutes

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Survival On The Wild Coast: Chapter Three

Chapter Three of Six. Before the Grosvenor. This chapter delves into early European shipwrecks along the African coast, predating the 1782 Grosvenor incident. It reveals a complex history of encounters, contrasting initial hostilities (like those with Bartolomeu Dias and Francisco d'Almeida) with surprising instances of trade and aid from local communities. Shipwrecks like the Sao Joao, Sao Bento, and Dodington highlight both the immense perils faced by sailors and the resilience and hu...

4 months ago

38 minutes

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Survival On The Wild Coast: Chapter Two

Chapter Two of Six: Cast By Chaos. Join us for a gripping episode as we recount the harrowing shipwreck of the Grosvenor off the treacherous Wild Coast of Africa in 1782. Experience the chaos, despair, and moments of incredible bravery as survivors battle the raging sea to reach the shore. But the ordeal doesn't end there. We delve into the complex first encounter between the Grosvenor's diverse crew and passengers and the indigenous amaMpondo people. This episode sets the stage for a d...

4 months ago

34 minutes

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Survival On The Wild Coast: Chapter One

Chapter One of Six. On a windswept shore, a childhood tale of shipwreck and buried treasure ignites a decades-long quest. This episode delves into the story of the Grosvenor, an 18th-century East Indiaman whose tragic fate intertwines with colonial ambition and the desperate struggle for survival. A chance discovery of Indian diamonds in 1927 unravels a mystery, leading to a tale of betrayal, bravery, and cultural clash on Africa's eastern frontier. Join as we trace the Grosvenor's perilous v...

5 months ago

33 minutes