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Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. 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The themes of nostalgia and the interplay between reality and fantasy resonate deeply, reminding us of the importance of creativity in our lives. This audiobook is a celebration of the playful spirit within us all, making it a perfect listen for anyone seeking to reconnect with the joys of their own youthful imagination.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74173335</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:28 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74173335/20598_memoirs_of_a_london_doll_richard_henry_horne.mp3" length="83914114" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. Haywood</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>"Memoirs of a London Doll" by Richard Henry Horne invites listeners into a whimsical world where the life of a doll unfolds in the bustling backdrop of London. 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Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412598</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:59 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412598/025_chapter_xxv.mp3" length="2842262" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/20d6b1ef-0641-496a-b624-85aae61c6883/20d6b1ef-0641-496a-b624-85aae61c6883.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/20d6b1ef-0641-496a-b624-85aae61c6883/20d6b1ef-0641-496a-b624-85aae61c6883.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/20d6b1ef-0641-496a-b624-85aae61c6883/20d6b1ef-0641-496a-b624-85aae61c6883.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. Haywood</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. 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Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412597</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412597/024_chapter_xxiv.mp3" length="14848642" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f82973a5-0bcf-444d-899b-a0f9940fdc42/f82973a5-0bcf-444d-899b-a0f9940fdc42.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f82973a5-0bcf-444d-899b-a0f9940fdc42/f82973a5-0bcf-444d-899b-a0f9940fdc42.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f82973a5-0bcf-444d-899b-a0f9940fdc42/f82973a5-0bcf-444d-899b-a0f9940fdc42.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. Haywood</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1855</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>023 - Chapter XXIII</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-chapter-xxiii--70412596</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412596</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412596/023_chapter_xxiii.mp3" length="11661655" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af1211b8-9978-46be-b02a-84e1039de7ab/af1211b8-9978-46be-b02a-84e1039de7ab.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af1211b8-9978-46be-b02a-84e1039de7ab/af1211b8-9978-46be-b02a-84e1039de7ab.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/af1211b8-9978-46be-b02a-84e1039de7ab/af1211b8-9978-46be-b02a-84e1039de7ab.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. Haywood</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1457</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>022 - Chapter XXII</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-chapter-xxii--70412595</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412595</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412595/022_chapter_xxii.mp3" length="15135440" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/96423409-1f28-4bec-8846-33d86e49ebc3/96423409-1f28-4bec-8846-33d86e49ebc3.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/96423409-1f28-4bec-8846-33d86e49ebc3/96423409-1f28-4bec-8846-33d86e49ebc3.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/96423409-1f28-4bec-8846-33d86e49ebc3/96423409-1f28-4bec-8846-33d86e49ebc3.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. Haywood</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1890</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>021 - Chapter XXI</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-chapter-xxi--70412594</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412594</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412594/021_chapter_xxi.mp3" length="14748439" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a27c3ea8-98a8-4d64-8f32-a11ac50a0edc/a27c3ea8-98a8-4d64-8f32-a11ac50a0edc.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a27c3ea8-98a8-4d64-8f32-a11ac50a0edc/a27c3ea8-98a8-4d64-8f32-a11ac50a0edc.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a27c3ea8-98a8-4d64-8f32-a11ac50a0edc/a27c3ea8-98a8-4d64-8f32-a11ac50a0edc.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. Haywood</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1842</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>020 - Chapter XX</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-chapter-xx--70412591</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412591</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:46 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412591/020_chapter_xx.mp3" length="15159495" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eb5cdca2-402d-4b8f-af46-54eb51b00080/eb5cdca2-402d-4b8f-af46-54eb51b00080.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eb5cdca2-402d-4b8f-af46-54eb51b00080/eb5cdca2-402d-4b8f-af46-54eb51b00080.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/eb5cdca2-402d-4b8f-af46-54eb51b00080/eb5cdca2-402d-4b8f-af46-54eb51b00080.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. 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Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1893</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>019 - Chapter XIX</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-chapter-xix--70412590</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412590</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412590/019_chapter_xix.mp3" length="14335501" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ac49e119-ef48-4c54-a1d1-b115b5a400de/ac49e119-ef48-4c54-a1d1-b115b5a400de.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ac49e119-ef48-4c54-a1d1-b115b5a400de/ac49e119-ef48-4c54-a1d1-b115b5a400de.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/ac49e119-ef48-4c54-a1d1-b115b5a400de/ac49e119-ef48-4c54-a1d1-b115b5a400de.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. Haywood</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1790</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>018 - Chapter XVIII</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-chapter-xviii--70412589</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412589</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412589/018_chapter_xviii.mp3" length="13666517" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/05de6f3d-6561-4993-b62e-489fbe674dd5/05de6f3d-6561-4993-b62e-489fbe674dd5.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/05de6f3d-6561-4993-b62e-489fbe674dd5/05de6f3d-6561-4993-b62e-489fbe674dd5.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/05de6f3d-6561-4993-b62e-489fbe674dd5/05de6f3d-6561-4993-b62e-489fbe674dd5.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. Haywood</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1707</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>017 - Chapter XVII</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-chapter-xvii--70412588</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412588</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:37 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412588/017_chapter_xvii.mp3" length="14172754" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/38857db6-3160-4fe5-a14a-d5c82ecd46a9/38857db6-3160-4fe5-a14a-d5c82ecd46a9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/38857db6-3160-4fe5-a14a-d5c82ecd46a9/38857db6-3160-4fe5-a14a-d5c82ecd46a9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/38857db6-3160-4fe5-a14a-d5c82ecd46a9/38857db6-3160-4fe5-a14a-d5c82ecd46a9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. 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Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1770</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>016 - Chapter XVI</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-chapter-xvi--70412587</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412587</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412587/016_chapter_xvi.mp3" length="15073309" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0f8fd809-dcf7-40f2-967c-f22399dc0cee/0f8fd809-dcf7-40f2-967c-f22399dc0cee.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0f8fd809-dcf7-40f2-967c-f22399dc0cee/0f8fd809-dcf7-40f2-967c-f22399dc0cee.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0f8fd809-dcf7-40f2-967c-f22399dc0cee/0f8fd809-dcf7-40f2-967c-f22399dc0cee.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. 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Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1883</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>015 - Chapter XV</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-chapter-xv--70412586</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. 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This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1982</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>014 - Chapter XIV</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-chapter-xiv--70412585</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. 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This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1551</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>013 - Chapter XIII</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-chapter-xiii--70412584</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412584</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:23 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412584/013_chapter_xiii.mp3" length="12231482" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. Haywood</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1528</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>012 - Chapter XII</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-chapter-xii--70412583</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412583</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412583/012_chapter_xii.mp3" length="13326795" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. Haywood</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1664</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>011 - Chapter XI</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-chapter-xi--70412582</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412582</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412582/011_chapter_xi.mp3" length="9090934" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. Haywood</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1136</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>010 - Chapter X</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-chapter-x--70412581</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412581</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412581/010_chapter_x.mp3" length="12588984" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. Haywood</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1572</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>009 - Chapter IX</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-chapter-ix--70412580</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412580</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412580/009_chapter_ix.mp3" length="12832061" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. Haywood</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1603</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>008 - Chapter VIII</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-chapter-viii--70412578</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412578</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412578/008_chapter_viii.mp3" length="16088292" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. Haywood</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2009</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>007 - Chapter VII</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-chapter-vii--70412576</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. 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This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1220</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>006 - Chapter VI</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-chapter-vi--70412575</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412575</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412575/006_chapter_vi.mp3" length="10010735" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. Haywood</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1250</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>005 - Chapter V</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-chapter-v--70412572</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412572</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:57:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412572/005_chapter_v.mp3" length="11670645" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. Haywood</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1458</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>adventure,culture,discovery,exploration,history,journey,niger,sahara,timbuctu,travel</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/6f16354e168d117aed4c6d31e82eccf2.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>004 - Chapter IV</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-chapter-iv--70412570</link><description><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. Join us on this extraordinary voyage that brings history and adventure to life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70412570</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:56:58 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70412570/004_chapter_iv.mp3" length="12916365" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Austin H. W. Haywood</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Embark on a thrilling adventure with Through Timbuctu and Across the Great Sahara. This captivating account chronicles a daring expedition from Sierra Leone to the source of the Niger River, tracing its winding path to the bend at Gao, and then journeying across the vast Sahara Desert to Algiers. Experience the allure of exploration and the challenges faced along the way, as the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural encounters. 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