And the EH Topic Vote winner is... (Patreon)

The Empire of Mali, which will become a series on Extra History in early 2018! Thanks to our $5+ patrons who voted in this poll - and who for once, managed NOT to make it a nail-biting photo finish. 8-)

Empire of Mali - Founded by a crippled man who rose to become a hero, the Empire of Mali was one of the richest empires in world history. One of its leaders, Mansa Musa, famously bankrupted the economies of several other nations when he traveled through them on his pilgrimage to Mecca. We will learn about the rise and fall of this great empire of Africa.