Africa's Great Civilizations

·2017 ·4 Seasons ·Documentary

Henry Louis Gates Jr. embarks on a sweeping exploration of Africa's rich history, spanning from the emergence of humanity to the early 20th century. This captivating journey unravels two hundred thousand years of cultural evolution, highlighting Africa as the birthplace of art, writing, and civilization. It delves into the profound impact of African societies and their contributions to global development, showcasing a narrative that celebrates the continent's diverse heritage and its pivotal role in shaping human history.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1 Season 1 19 ep
1
Origins
Origins
2017-02-27
1
The Flying Machine
1986-04-13
2
The Crescent and the Cross
The Crescent and the Cross
2017-02-27
2
The Big Top
1986-04-10
3
Empires of Gold
Empires of Gold
2017-02-28
3
The Pigeon Race
1986-04-17
4
Cities
Cities
2017-02-28
4
The War of the Wizards
1986-04-24
5
The Special Offer
1986-05-01
5
The Atlantic Age
The Atlantic Age
2017-03-01
6
The Litter Bugs
1986-05-08
6
Clash of Civilizations
Clash of Civilizations
2017-03-01
7
The Dark Wood
1986-11-20
8
The Funfair
1986-11-27
9
Too Many Cooks
1986-12-04
10
After the Storm
1986-12-11
11
Christmas Dolls
1986-12-18
12
The Trouble with Claude
1987-02-19
13
Happy Binday
1987-02-26
1
The Genius
1987-11-13
2
Speaking French
1987-11-20
3
The Winter Swan
1987-11-27
4
The Terrible Twins
1987-12-04
5
Sports Day
1987-12-11
6
To the Rescue
1988-01-08
7
Spring Toys
1988-08-19
8
A Trip to the Sea
1988-08-26
9
The Royal Tour
1988-09-02
10
Onion Soup
1988-09-07
11
Moving House
1988-09-14
12
Factory Mice
1988-09-21
13
A Trip to France
1988-09-28
1
Hot Air Balloon
1988-11-16
2
Ghosts
1988-11-23
3
The Tree House
1988-11-30
4
The Memory Machine
1988-12-07
5
Doll Overboard
1988-12-14
6
The Unlucky Hedgehog
1988-12-21
7
Easter Bunny
1989-07-19
8
In Days of Old
1989-07-26
9
The Old Clock Lady
1989-08-02
10
Peace and Quiet
1989-08-09
11
We are Not Amused
1989-08-16
12
The Lost Puppy
1989-08-23
13
Horse Sense
1989-08-30
1
The Terrible Storm
1989-09-06
2
The Stolen Parrot
1989-09-13
3
Crazy Golf
1989-09-20
4
Pumpernickle's Party
1990-06-28
5
So Safari
1990-07-05
6
Making Faces
1989-07-12
7
The Old Windmill
1990-07-19
8
The Little Carthorse
1990-07-26
9
Making Jam
1990-08-02
10
The Teddy Bear's Picnic
1990-08-09
11
Mr. Marmalade
1990-08-16
12
The Treasure Hunt
1990-08-23
13
Rupert the Roo
1990-08-30

Actors

HL
Henry Louis Gates
Acting
J
Jr.
Acting

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