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    Join Greg Jenner in medieval West Africa for a fun homeschool history lesson on Mansa Musa, ruler of the Mali Empire and the richest man to ever live.

    Hear the story of his legendary pilgrimage to Mecca, how his generosity once devalued gold in Cairo, and how his leadership impacted the world through trade, academia and architecture.

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    © BBCLength 14 min8 June 2020HistoryEducationalFactsTalkUKEpisodic

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    Join Greg Jenner in medieval West Africa for a fun homeschool history lesson on Mansa Musa, ruler of the Mali Empire and the richest man to ever live.

    Hear the story of his legendary pilgrimage to Mecca, how his generosity once devalued gold in Cairo, and how his leadership impacted the world through trade, academia and architecture.

    Presented by Greg Jenner

    Produced by Abi Paterson

    Script by Gabby Hutchinson Crouch and Emma Nagouse

    Historical consultant: Dr Sirio Canós-Donnay

    A Muddy Knees Media production for BBC Radio 4


    © BBC |Original Episode URL. The content, artwork and advertising within this podcast is not owned or affiliated with Sound Carrot and remain the property of their respective owners.


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