<span>began April 12, 1861
ended May 9, 1865
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The theme would be French culture, and more specifically, Parisian culture from 100 years ago. In culture, the historian would include not only music, but also paiting, theater, cinema, and so on.
Sundiata took over Ghana.
Mansa Musa brought Muslim scholars, artists, and teachers to Mali.
Mali became the center of trans-Saharan trade.
Songhai overtook Mali.