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Africa's Great Civilizations
The Atlantic Age | Hour Five
Season 1
Episode 5
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the impact of the Atlantic trading world, giving rise to powerful new kingdoms, but also transatlantic slave trade. Learn of the revolutionary movements of the 18th& early 19thcenturies, including the advent of the Sokoto Caliphate.
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Explore the dynamism of 19th century Africa and the "scramble” for its riches.
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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.