Africa's Great Civilizations(2017)
Africa's Great Civilizations Synopsis
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.
Africa's Great Civilizations (2017) is a documentary series that premiered on February 27, 2017, spanning 1 season and 6 episodes. It stars Henry Louis Gates, Jr.. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2017-02-27
- Last aired:
- 2017-03-01
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Africa's Great Civilizations Cast & Crew
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Africa's Great Civilizations – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Africa's Great Civilizations?
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Africa's Great Civilizations (2017) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Africa's Great Civilizations are there?
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Africa's Great Civilizations has 1 season and 6 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on February 27, 2017.
Is Africa's Great Civilizations still running?
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No. Africa's Great Civilizations is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 1, 2017.
Who is in the cast of Africa's Great Civilizations?
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Africa's Great Civilizations (2017) stars Henry Louis Gates, Jr.. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Africa's Great Civilizations any good?
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Africa's Great Civilizations (2017) is rated 7.7 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Africa's Great Civilizations trailer?
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