Join us as we turn back the pages of history and visit the kingdom of Mali that reached its height under Mansa Musa, who is also known as the King of Gold. Accompany the great king on his pilgrimage to Mecca. Learn how the wealth and culture of Mali influenced the Renaissance in Europe. Read a folktale that brings alive the mythology of this ancient land. Other articles will introduce you to present-day Mali and the country's connections with the United States today.
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