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Overview

• Title: Africa's Great Civilizations
• Season: 1
• Host: Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
• Platform: Prime Video
• Production: PBS
• Genre: Documentary, Historical
• IMDb Rating: 7.2
• Release Year: 2017
• Total Episodes: 6
• X-Ray Rating: TV-PG

Description

"Africa's Great Civilizations" is a documentary series that explores the rich and complex history of Africa as the cradle of mankind. The series covers a wide range of historical periods and cultural advancements made by both well-known and obscure African kingdoms and cultures.

Episode Summaries

Episode 1: Part 1

• Air Date: February 26, 2017
• Duration: 53 minutes
• Content: Introduction to Africa's history through expansive views and revelations. It starts with the origins of humanity, establishing Africa as the genetic homeland of all current human life through anthropological and scientific discoveries.

Episode 2: Part 2

• Air Date: February 26, 2017
• Duration: 53 minutes
• Content: Focuses on the emergence of Islam and Christianity from the 1st to 12th centuries and how these religions influenced the African landscape and people.

Episode 3: Part 3

• Air Date: February 28, 2017
• Duration: 53 minutes
• Content: Discusses the era of commercial and manufacturing growth, highlighting transformations in North and West Africa.

Episode 4: Part 4

• Air Date: February 28, 2017
• Duration: 52 minutes
• Content: Explores the powerful and cosmopolitan cities of Africa from 1000-1600, during which a golden age of commerce, wealth, and prosperity occurred.

Episode 5: Part 5

• Air Date: March 1, 2017
• Duration: 53 minutes
• Content: Examines the significant changes in Africa due to the trans-Atlantic slave trade and European exploration.

Episode 6: Part 6

• Air Date: March 1, 2017
• Duration: 53 minutes
• Content: Concludes the series with thematic recaps on Africa's history from the origin of humans, affirming Africa as the genetic origin of all humanity.

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• Buy Season 1 (HD): $16.39

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Reviews

• Overall Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
• 5 Star: 79%
• 4 Star: 9%
• 3 Star: 3%
• 2 Star: 5%
• 1 Star: 4%

Additional Details

• Directors: Mark Bates, Karen McGann, Virginia Quinn
• Producers: Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Dyllan McGee, Peter Kunhardt
• Cast: Henry Louis Gates, Jr.