S01 Episode 1
Origins
Journey with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Kenya, Egypt and beyond as he discovers the origins of man, the formation of early human societies and the creation of significant cultural and scientific achievements on the African continent.
Mon, 27 Feb 2017
S01 Episode 2
The Cross and the Crescent
Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. charts the ancient rise of Christianity & Islam, whose economic & cultural influence stretched from Egypt to Ethiopia. Learn of African religious figures like King Lalibela, an Ethiopian saint, and Menelik, bringer of the Ark of the Covenant.
Mon, 27 Feb 2017
S01 Episode 3
Empires of Gold
Henry Louis Gates Jr. looks at the complex trade networks and advanced educational institutions that transformed early north and west Africa into the continent's wealthiest kingdoms and learning centers.
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
S01 Episode 4
Cities
Henry Louis Gates Jr. investigates Africa's greatest ancient cities, including Kilwa, Great Zimbabwe and Benin City.
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
S01 Episode 5
The Atlantic Age
Henry Louis Gates Jr. researches the impact of the Atlantic trading world, which fueled the rise of new kingdoms as well as the transatlantic slave trade.
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
S01 Episode 6
Clash of Civilizations
Henry Louis Gates Jr. recalls the 19th-century scramble by European powers for Africa's riches and the defiant stand of Ethiopia.
Tue, 28 Feb 2017
