The Man So Rich He Accidentally Ruined the Economy

In this video, we dive into the epic (and slightly chaotic) history of the Mali Empire. We’ll explore how Mali became a global superpower sitting on half the world's gold supply, why Mansa Musa’s "flex" in Cairo changed history forever, and how he turned Timbuktu into the intellectual capital of the medieval world. While Europe was struggling through the Dark Ages, Mali was living in a Golden Age—literally. If you enjoyed this deep dive into West African history, make sure to: 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more history, oversimplified. 👍 LIKE the video if you think Jeff Bezos has nothing on Musa. 💬 COMMENT below: What would YOU do with $400 Billion? [Credits/Sources] The Catalan Atlas (1375) Ibn Battuta’s Travels The UNESCO General History of Africa #History #MansaMusa #MaliEmpire #Oversimplified #Timbuktu #AfricanHistory #Economics