In the 1230s, a man called Sundiata Keita incorporated a series of smaller kingdoms into the Mali Empire. The empire was central to several key trading routes, and with the support of a well ...
Bronze panels, like this one, have recorded the history of the kingdom. Sundiata Keita was the first ruler of the Mali Empire. His name means ‘lion prince’ and he was known for his great skill ...
With its historical relics, worn but sturdy wood reading table and hundreds of ancient books lining the walls, it’s easy to imagine friars hard at work in the Guardian Angels Friary Library.