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      Africa's Great Civilizations

      TV-PG 2017 - Present 1 Season Documentary List
      Reviews This six-hour documentary series chronicles 200,000 years of Africa's untold history, beginning with the origin of man and the formation of early human societies. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr., the series details significant historical events, including the rise of African kingdoms and the growth of trade networks with the Middle East, Europe and China. The series also traces the roots of agriculture, writing, artistic expression and iron working. Read More Read Less

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      Synopsis This six-hour documentary series chronicles 200,000 years of Africa's untold history, beginning with the origin of man and the formation of early human societies. Hosted by Emmy Award-winning Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates Jr., the series details significant historical events, including the rise of African kingdoms and the growth of trade networks with the Middle East, Europe and China. The series also traces the roots of agriculture, writing, artistic expression and iron working.
      Director
      Ginny Newhart
      Screenwriter
      Henry Louis Gates
      Network
      PBS
      Rating
      TV-PG
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date
      Feb 27, 2017