A Ghanaian man, Dauda Seidu Bayigo, better known as King Mansa Musa, has announced his plan to set a new Guinness World Record by swimming across the Atlantic Ocean, from Ghana to the United States.

Mansa Musa, the ruler of the Mali Empire, is often described as the wealthiest person in history. In this episode, we explore his reign, his legendary pilgrimage to Mecca, and the vast gold-based ...