Mali dances to the beat of its own drum. Home to ancient Timbuktu and the Niger River, it’s rich in rhythm, history, and culture—and light on cost, for those bold enough to explore.

Librarians will continue to go to great lengths to preserve people's access to information, whether they are ancient scrolls ...

Steeped in history and intricately decorated, these beautiful libraries around the world draw thousands of visitors each year ...

Timbuktu, once the heartbeat of Saharan culture, fell under Ansar Dine's black flag. Ghali wasted no time. Music was banned. Instruments were torched. Ancient ... In parts of Mali and Burkina ...

The Mughal Empire, with its grand palaces, opulent courts, and immense wealth, is often regarded as one of the richest ...

(bell dings) Bonus question, what city is home to the Sankore Mosque, was a major trading center in the Mali Empire, and has a name that refers to any remote exotic location. - Timbuktu.