Africa's Great Civilizations
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Henry Louis Gates Jr. takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. A breathtaking and personal journey through two hundred thousand years of history, from the origins, on the African continent, of art, writing and civilization itself, through the millennia in which Africa and Africans shaped not only their own rich civilizations, but also the wider world.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
53 min per episode
2017 – 2017
Premiered: Mon, Feb 27, 2017
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Season 1, Episode 6: “Clash of Civilizations”
Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores the dynamism of 19th century Africa, the “scramble” by European powers for its riches, and the defiant and successful stand of un-colonized Ethiopia.
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AFRICA'S GREAT CIVILIZATIONS | Trailer | PBSOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-02-14
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What is Africa's Great Civilizations about?
Henry Louis Gates Jr. takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. A breathtaking and personal journey through two hundred thousand years of history, from the origins, on the African continent, of art, writing and civilization itself, through the millennia in which Africa and Africans shaped not only their own rich civilizations, but also the wider world.
How many seasons does Africa's Great Civilizations have?
Africa's Great Civilizations comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Africa's Great Civilizations?
Key cast members in Africa's Great Civilizations include Henry Louis Gates, Jr..
Who created or directed Africa's Great Civilizations?
Africa's Great Civilizations was developed and directed by Not specified.