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Origins | Hour One

Uncover the origins of man and early human society in Africa with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Aired 02/27/2017 | Expired 09/29/2020 | Rating NR

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Origins | Hour One

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Africa's Great Civilizations

Origins | Hour One

Episode 1 | 52m 31sVideo has Closed Captions

Uncover the origins of man and early human society in Africa with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

Journey with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Kenya, Egypt and beyond as he discovers the origins of man, the formation of early human societies and the creation of significant cultural and scientific achievements on the African continent.

Aired 02/27/2017 | Expired 09/29/2020 | Rating NR

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

Major corporate support for Africa's Great Civilizations is provided by Bank of America, Johnson & Johnson, and Ancestry. Major funding is also provided by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the...

Africa's Great Civilizations

Origins | Hour One

Episode 1 | 52m 31sVideo has Closed Captions

Journey with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. to Kenya, Egypt and beyond as he discovers the origins of man, the formation of early human societies and the creation of significant cultural and scientific achievements on the African continent.

Aired 02/27/2017 | Expired 09/29/2020 | Rating NR

FromHenry Louis Gates, Jr.

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Stream more from Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. through iconic series like Making Black America, Finding Your Roots, and The Black Church. Discover the ancestry of diverse, influential people and delve into the rich history and culture of Black America.

Major corporate support for Africa's Great Civilizations is provided by Bank of America, Johnson & Johnson, and Ancestry. Major funding is also provided by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the...

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