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Episode 4 of 6
Series exploring the history of Africa. This episode looks at the powerful, cosmopolitan cities that dotted Africa at the time when Europe was in its Middle Ages.
The award-winning film-maker and academic Henry Louis Gates Jr travels the length and breadth of Africa to explore the continent's epic history.
This episode shines a light on the powerful, cosmopolitan cities that dotted Africa at the time when Europe was in its Middle Ages. From 1000 to 1600, commerce, wealth and prosperity expanded across Africa, building new cities and founding new powerful states that mark this golden age.
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Sun 23 Jan 2022
00:35
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Henry Louis Gates Jr |
| Director | Mark Bates |
| Producer | Mark Bates |
| Series Producer | Graeme Hart |
| Production Company | McGee Media |
| Production Company | Inkwell Films |
| Production Company | Kunhardt Films |
Broadcasts
- Tue 26 Jun 2018 22:10
- Fri 8 Nov 2019 02:05
- Mon 24 Aug 2020 22:55
- Sun 23 Jan 2022 00:35