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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.
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More Than A Story
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 humanity shown by both castaways and African tribes. The chapter ultimately sets the stage for the Grosvenor narrative, emphasizing that its predominantly hostile reception was an exception to historical patterns, challenging the often-assumed narrative of inherent African hostility towards shipwrecked Europeans.
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
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