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Africa's Great Civilizations

7.720171 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Henry Louis Gates Jr. takes a look at the history of Africa, from the birth of humankind to the dawn of the 20th century. A breathtaking and personal journey through two hundred thousand years of history, from the origins, on the African…

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Origins
Feb 27, 2017 6.0
E2
The Crescent and the Cross
Feb 27, 2017
E3
Empires of Gold
Feb 28, 2017
E4
Cities
Feb 28, 2017
E5
The Atlantic Age
Mar 1, 2017
E6
Clash of Civilizations
Mar 1, 2017

Cast

HJHenry Louis Gates, Jr.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Self - Presenter

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Africa's Great Civilizations — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Africa's Great Civilizations?

Africa's Great Civilizations is streaming on PBS Documentaries, Thirteen and WETA+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Africa's Great Civilizations on Netflix?

No, Africa's Great Civilizations is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on PBS Documentaries and Thirteen.

Is Africa's Great Civilizations on Amazon Prime Video?

Africa's Great Civilizations isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Africa's Great Civilizations for free?

Africa's Great Civilizations is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.

How many seasons are in Africa's Great Civilizations?

Africa's Great Civilizations has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2017.

Are all episodes of Africa's Great Civilizations out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of Africa's Great Civilizations are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Africa's Great Civilizations?

No — Africa's Great Civilizations ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.