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More Than A Story
More Than A Story is a podcast that brings Africa’s hidden histories to life through powerful, narrative storytelling. Each season, we dive deep into real events that shaped the continent — stories of survival, resilience, betrayal, belonging, and becoming.
Season One follows the gripping true account of the 1782 Grosvenor shipwreck and the survivors' epic journey along South Africa’s Wild Coast. Told with cinematic detail, rich character insight, and historical context, this is not just a history lesson — it’s a lived experience, retold with empathy and imagination.
Whether you're a history lover, a curious traveler, or someone drawn to the untold, this podcast invites you to walk the forgotten paths of the past and hear the echoes still carried by the land.
New episodes every week.
www.morethanastory.co.za
More Than A Story
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 voyage and the human drama that unfolded when the sea delivered strangers to a land already at war.
Thanks to our main sponsor Lambazi Lodge, as well as our partner Active Escapes.
https://www.lambazilodge.com/
https://www.active-escapes.co.za/
Also a big thanks to SergePavkinMusic for providing the soundtrack. You can access his music library here:
https://www.youtube.com/@SergePavkinMusic/featured
See references and additional media and content at
https://www.morethanastory.co.za