Welcome to today’s episode, where we bring you a thought-provoking short story entitled, Son of the Morning. It follows the journey of a man who spent years quietly building a reputation he believed meant very little—until a chance encounter with a stranger challenged everything. This stranger, sharp and unnervingly insightful, reminded him just how fragile a reputation can be, especially when it hinges on a single decision. A decision that, while praised by some as bold or even necessary, co...
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Welcome to today’s episode, where we bring you a thought-provoking short story entitled, Son of the Morning. It follows the journey of a man who spent years quietly building a reputation he believed meant very little—until a chance encounter with a stranger challenged everything. This stranger, sharp and unnervingly insightful, reminded him just how fragile a reputation can be, especially when it hinges on a single decision. A decision that, while praised by some as bold or even necessary, co...
In today's episode, we will discuss the life of Mansa Musa I, the 14th-century emperor of the Mali Empire and the richest man in history. His wealth came from Mali’s abundant gold mines, which made him a symbol of power and prosperity across the medieval world. In 1324, Mansa Musa embarked on a legendary pilgrimage to Mecca, known as the Hajj, with an entourage of tens of thousands. During his stop in Cairo, Egypt, Musa’s generosity was on full display as he distributed vast amounts of gold, ...
Stories We Tell Ourselves
Welcome to today’s episode, where we bring you a thought-provoking short story entitled, Son of the Morning. It follows the journey of a man who spent years quietly building a reputation he believed meant very little—until a chance encounter with a stranger challenged everything. This stranger, sharp and unnervingly insightful, reminded him just how fragile a reputation can be, especially when it hinges on a single decision. A decision that, while praised by some as bold or even necessary, co...
