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Mansa Musa's African Gold in European Coins
How did Mansa Musa's gold end up in the coins of medieval Europe? This episode traces the journey of West African gold from the Mali Empire to the mints of Italy, France, and England. Lucas and Luna explore the trans-Saharan trade routes that funneled gold to North African ports like Tunis and Ceuta, where European merchants bought it for minting into florins, ducats, and even English nobles. They discuss the role of the Catalan Atlas, which depicted Mansa Musa holding a gold nugget, and how European rulers like Henry IV of England benefited from Mali's wealth. The episode also…
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