Mandela: An Audio History

The struggle against apartheid, told through the voice of Nelson Mandela, and those who fought with him, and against him. Featuring rare archival audio from the streets of South Africa, Mandela's trial, and a rare recording of his time behind bars.

Hosted by Desmond Tutu with an introduction from Nelson Mandela himself. This five-part series has been heard around the world on NPR, BBC, CBC, SABC, and won the Alfred P. duPont-Columbia Award.

History is more than dates and places. As interpreted by Radio Diaries, history lives within people. It's the voices of individuals -- ranging from politicians to ordinary citizens -- that bring the history of South Africa to life. A striking mix of archival materials and contemporary reminiscences. Boston Globe