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Africa's Great Civilizations
Empires of Gold | Hour Three
Uncover complex trade networks & educational institutions in north and west Africa.
Origins | Hour One
In his 6-hour series, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. This is 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.
Origins | Hour One
Season 1 Episode 1 | 52m 31s | CC
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 cultural and scientific achievements on the African continent.
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