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Africa's Great Civilizations
City of Timbuktu | Africa's Great Civilizations
The heart of Timbuktu’s intellectual life was its libraries. Between the 14th and the 17th centuries, they acquired hundreds of thousands of books, mostly written by African authors working in the city. Learn more in Africa's Great Civilizations with Henry Louis Gates, Jr., premiering at 9/8c February 27 on PBS.
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Explore the dynamism of 19th century Africa and the "scramble” for its riches.
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Explores the impact of the Atlantic world and the transatlantic slave trade.
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Explores the great African cities and their wealth and industry.
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Uncover complex trade networks & educational institutions in north and west Africa.
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr. charts the rise and impact of Christianity and Islam across Africa.
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Uncover the origins of man and early human society in Africa with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.