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Africa's Great Civilizations

Season 1 Episode 5: The Atlantic Age

Mar 01, 2017TV-PG53m7.2

Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores the impact of the Atlantic trading world, giving rise to powerful new kingdoms, but also transatlantic slave trade. Learn of the revolutionary movements of the 18th and early 19th centuries, including the advent of the Sokoto Caliphate.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Origins

1. Origins

Aired: Feb 27, 2017

The host Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores what is considered to be the cra...

Episode 3 Empires of Gold

3. Empires of Gold

Aired: Feb 28, 2017

Henry Louis Gates Jr. uncovers the complex trade networks and advanced educat...

Episode 4 Cities

4. Cities

Aired: Feb 28, 2017

Gates explores the power of Africa’s greatest ancient cities, including Kilwa...

Episode 5 The Atlantic Age

5. The Atlantic Age

Aired: Mar 1, 2017

Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores the impact of the Atlantic trading world, givi...

Episode 6 Clash of Civilizations

6. Clash of Civilizations

Aired: Mar 1, 2017

Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores the dynamism of 19th century Africa, the “scra...

Info about Africa's Great Civilizations

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History