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Explore the dynamism of 19th century Africa and the "scramble” for its riches.
Explores the impact of the Atlantic world and the transatlantic slave trade.
Explores the great African cities and their wealth and industry.
Uncover complex trade networks & educational institutions in north and west Africa.
Uncover the origins of man and early human society in Africa with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. charts the rise and impact of Christianity and Islam across Africa.
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Join Henry Louis Gates, Jr. on a voyage through 200,000 years of human civilization.
Learn more about Africa's Great Civilizations with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
The Great Enclosure of Great Zimbabwe conveyed majesty, wealth, and architectural genius.
Travel to the ancient city of Gondar in Africa's Great Civilizations.
When it was founded in the year 1070, Marrakesh was a center of politics and law.
The heart of ancient Timbuktu’s intellectual life was its libraries.
Explore ancient African civilizations and the origin story of Ile Ife.
Did you know that afro combs were used in ancient African civilizations?
Explore the Great City of Meroe, third and last capital of the Ancient Kingdom of Kush.
Explore 12 churches that were carved out of rock in the ancient Ethiopian highlands.
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