


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.
The Kingdom of Dahomey | Africa's Great Civilizations
Dahomey contained a vast complex of royal palaces and a unique canon of art.
The Kingdom of Dahomey | Africa's Great Civilizations
City of Meroe | Africa's Great Civilizations
Explore the Great City of Meroe, third and last capital of the Ancient Kingdom of Kush.
City of Meroe | Africa's Great Civilizations
City of Ile Ife | Africa's Great Civilizations
Explore ancient African civilizations and the origin story of Ile Ife.
City of Ile Ife | Africa's Great Civilizations
Africa's Great Civilizations. Explore Free Resources