Mansa Musa: Master of Gold

The Humanity Archive by Jermaine Fowler

Aug 28, 202416:56Society & Culture

The title of history's wealthiest person isn't claimed easily. But in the 14th century, Mansa Musa wore that crown. As ruler of the Mali Empire, he controlled more gold than anyone in the world. And his 10,000-...

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