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Africa's Great Civilizations
Lalibela | Africa's Great Civilizations
Explore 12 churches that were carved out of rock in the ancient Ethiopian highlands. In the 11th century, a new dynasty revived the fortunes of Ethiopia’s once great Christian kingdom to create one of the most spectacular of all religious sites in Africa, and in the World. 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.