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Africa's Great Civilizations

Africa's Great Civilizations

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.

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The Swahili Coast | Africa's Great Civilizations
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For over 1,000 years, African merchants gathered on the Swahili coast, known as Azania.
Ironworking | Africa's Great Civilizations
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Did you know that the invention of ironworking has its roots in Africa?
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