Mansa Musa, the 14th-century king of the Mali Empire, is often regarded as the richest person in history. With an estimated fortune of $131bn (£99bn), he is the wealthiest man in modern history. Mansa ...
There was a time this was not so and the continent had some ancient kingdoms that not only thrived, they left a legacy for historians and students to marvel at. Benin Bronzes (Kingdom of Benin at the ...