A Photograph of Mansa Musa, King of Mali on a map of North Africa circa 1375. (Photo by Fotosearch/Getty Images) But his story was recorded by historians north of the Sahara.

Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire, is often described as the wealthiest person in history. In this episode, we explore his reign, his legendary pilgrimage to Mecca, and the vast gold-based ...

In conclusion, the life of Mansa Musa offers many valuable lessons for us today. He reminds us that wealth is not the only measure of success, that education is a powerful tool, and that ...