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It's a Continent
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Today: #88 in History, Ireland on our combined chart.
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History builds daily. We started tracking this show on the History, Ireland chart recently, so the trend line appears after a second day of data.
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts | Castbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11 | #88 | #88 | #85 |
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Africa is a continent, and we’re here to prove it. Join hosts Chinny and Astrid as we uncover key moments in African history that have shaped the continent, one nation at a time. Our episodes are bite-sized, perfect for history lovers and curious minds.
As featured on BBC, The Guardian and proud winners of Independent Podcast of the Year 2024, we're making African history accessible to all.
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