Mansa Musa, the 14th-century ruler of Mali, is often considered the wealthiest person in recorded history. Here’s what made his fortune so legendary — and how it compares to modern billionaires.
When thinking about the wealthiest people to ever walk the earth, names like Jeff Bezos or John D. Rockefeller usually spring to mind. However, historians generally agree that a 14th-century West ...
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Who profits from Africa’s gold?
African governments seek greater control over gold, but much of its value continues to flow abroad.
A synthesis of the life and times of Mansa Kankan Musa, which introduces the readers to the facinating history of the medieval Western Sudan.
But, according to the internet (and we all know the internet is never wrong) there was someone even richer: a Malian gentleman, Mansa Musa the Ninth, or King Musa IX. Don't miss the latest investment ...
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