Plot — What is Africa's Great Civilizations about?
Henry Louis Gates Jr. takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. 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, through the millennia in which Africa and Africans shaped not only their own rich civilizations, but also the wider world.
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| Type | Web Series |
| First Aired | 2017 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Seasons | 1 (6 episodes) |
| Audience Score | 77% (7.7/10, 6 votes) |
Africa's Great Civilizations — FAQ
Is Africa's Great Civilizations worth watching? Africa's Great Civilizations holds a 7.7/10 rating from 6 viewers. Henry Louis Gates Jr. takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. A breathtaking and personal journey through two hundred thousand years of history, from the origin
Who is in the cast of Africa's Great Civilizations? It stars Henry Louis Gates, Jr..
Where can I stream Africa's Great Civilizations? You can stream Africa's Great Civilizations on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen, WETA+. Availability may vary by region.
When did Africa's Great Civilizations release? It first aired in 2017.
