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Africa's Great Civilizations

S01E02 The Crescent and the Cross

2017-02-27

Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. explores the historical emergence of Christianity and Islam, revealing their significant cultural and economic impact across regions from Egypt to Ethiopia. Discover the stories of notable African religious leaders, such as King Lalibela, an Ethiopian saint, and Menelik, who is renowned for bringing the Ark of the Covenant.

Season 1 Episodes

1
Origins
2017-02-27
 1
The Flying Machine
1986-04-13
 2
The Crescent and the Cross
2017-02-27
 2
The Big Top
1986-04-10
 3
Empires of Gold
2017-02-28
 3
The Pigeon Race
1986-04-17
 4
Cities
2017-02-28
 4
The War of the Wizards
1986-04-24
 5
The Special Offer
1986-05-01
 5
The Atlantic Age
2017-03-01
 6
The Litter Bugs
1986-05-08
 6
Clash of Civilizations
2017-03-01
 7
The Dark Wood
1986-11-20
 8
The Funfair
1986-11-27
 9
Too Many Cooks
1986-12-04
 10
After the Storm
1986-12-11
 11
Christmas Dolls
1986-12-18
 12
The Trouble with Claude
1987-02-19
 13
Happy Binday
1987-02-26