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History Unplugged Podcast

The Richest Man in History Was the 14th c. King of Mali

History Unplugged Podcast

History Unplugged

History, Society & Culture

4.24K Ratings

🗓️ 9 January 2018

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

Learn about King Musa, the man so rich he crashed the value of gold in Egypt by giving away too many gifts while on an extended vacation.

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0:00.0

The History of North America podcast is a sweeping historical saga of the United States,

0:09.4

Canada, and Mexico from their deep origins to our present epoch.

0:13.9

Join me, Mark Vinet, on this exciting, fascinating epic journey through time, focusing on the compelling,

0:20.8

wonderful, and tragic stories of North America's inhabitants, heroes, villains, leaders,

0:27.1

environment, and geography.

0:29.5

I invite you to come along for the ride.

0:32.2

The History of the Popes of Rome in Christianity reaches into nearly every aspect of history.

0:38.7

In the History of the Papacy podcast, we step over the rope.

0:42.2

We dive into, discover more about the people events and background that define the influence

0:48.0

of the Popes of Rome and church not only on the West, but the world.

0:52.6

To start listening now, go to pathanonpodcast.com or search for History of the Papacy on your

0:59.5

favorite podcast platform.

1:05.0

Welcome to the History Unplugged Podcast.

1:08.0

The unscripted show that celebrates unsung heroes, myth busts historical lies, and rediscoveres

1:14.5

the forgotten stories that changed our world.

1:18.1

I'm your host, Scott Rank.

1:22.6

Hey, everyone.

1:26.6

Welcome to an in-between-is-ode where I answer any question that you have about history.

1:31.6

Today's question comes from Jerry Cunningham, and he asks, who is the richest person to

1:36.9

ever live when a jessed for today's inflation?

1:41.8

Believe it or not, that's a pretty simple question to answer.

1:45.7

The ruler is African King Musa Kaita I of Mali.

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