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Africa's Great Civilizations (2017–2017) — history on PBS
About Africa's Great Civilizations
Africa's Great Civilizations ended on March 3, 2017, on PBS. The series concluded its run after six episodes, which aired over a span of five days. There are no upcoming episodes scheduled for this show.
Africa's Great Civilizations was a documentary series that premiered in 2017, exploring the history of Africa from the origins of humankind to the early 20th century. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., the series provided a detailed look at Africa's rich history, including the development of art, writing, and civilization, and how these shaped both the continent and the wider world over thousands of years.
Henry Louis Gates Jr. served as the host of the series. The show had a runtime of 60 minutes per episode.
Africa's Great Civilizations episode schedule
6 aired
Aired · 6
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2017 | S1·E6 | Commerce and the Clash of Civilizations |
| March 3, 2017 | S1·E5 | The Atlantic Age |
| March 1, 2017 | S1·E4 | Cities |
| March 1, 2017 | S1·E3 | Empires of Gold |
| February 27, 2017 | S1·E2 | The Crescent and the Cross |
| February 27, 2017 | S1·E1 | Origins |
