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WETA+Africa's Great Civilizations (2017) is a documentary web series in English. On New MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch Africa's Great Civilizations online in HD.
Africa's Great Civilizations — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Africa's Great Civilizations — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2017-02-27 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | PBS |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 7.7/10 (6 votes) |
Africa's Great Civilizations — Episode Guide
Miniseries
- E1: Origins (2017-02-27) — Journey with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Kenya, Egypt and beyond as he discovers the origins of man, the formation of early human societies and the creation of significant
- E2: The Crescent and the Cross (2017-02-27) — Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. charts the ancient rise of Christianity and Islam, whose economic and cultural influence stretched from Egypt to Ethiopia. Learn of African religiou
- E3: Empires of Gold (2017-02-28) — Henry Louis Gates Jr. uncovers the complex trade networks and advanced educational institutions that transformed early north and west Africa from deserted lands into the continent’
- E4: Cities (2017-02-28) — Gates explores the power of Africa’s greatest ancient cities, including Kilwa, Great Zimbabwe and Benin City, whose wealth, art and industrious successes attracted new European int
- E5: The Atlantic Age (2017-03-01) — Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores the impact of the Atlantic trading world, giving rise to powerful new kingdoms, but also transatlantic slave trade. Learn of the revolutionary moveme
- E6: Clash of Civilizations (2017-03-01) — 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does Africa's Great Civilizations have? 1 season(s) with 6 episodes.
Where can I watch Africa's Great Civilizations? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
