The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That's inspired ...

It emerged in the 13th century as a coastal province within the kingdom of Mali. But when Mali fell a ... The team sketched a map of the site that totaled nearly 150 acres, "which is absolutely ...

Stories of the kingdom of Kaabu's reign have been told for generations through a kind of traditional song. Now, an archaeological dig has confirming the histories told and retold by griots.