Africa's Great Civilizations

Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores the dynamism of 19th century Africa, the “scramble” by European powers for its riches, and the defiant and successful stand of un-colonized Ethiopia.

All Episodes - Season 1

Episode 1

Origins

Episode 2

The Crescent and the Cross

Episode 3

Empires of Gold

Episode 4

Cities

Episode 5

The Atlantic Age

Episode 6

Clash of Civilizations