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Homeschool History: Mansa Musa

Homeschool History

Mansa Musa

BBC Radio 4 - Homeschool History, Mansa Musa

Join Greg Jenner for a fun history lesson on the richest man to ever live, Mansa Musa.

Join Greg Jenner in medieval West Africa to meet the ruler of the Mali Empire and the richest man to ever live, Mansa Musa.

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

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Fun history lessons for all the family, presented by Horrible Histories' Greg Jenner. Full of facts and jokes, the series brings to life a broad range of historical topics.

Fun history lessons for all the family, presented by Horrible Histories' Greg Jenner. Full of facts and jokes, the series brings to life a broad range of historical topics, many linked to the school curriculum. Homeschool Histories is made by the producers of the much-loved Radio 4 podcast You're Dead To Me.

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