

Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes a new look at the history of Africa.
In his 6-hour series, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. This is 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.
In his 6-hour series, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. This is 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.
Uncover the origins of man and early human society in Africa with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Origins | Hour One
The Cross and The Crescent | Hour Two
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. charts the rise and impact of Christianity and Islam across Africa.
The Cross and The Crescent | Hour Two
Uncover complex trade networks & educational institutions in north and west Africa.
Empires of Gold | Hour Three