Africa's Great Civilizations S01E02 - The Crescent and the Cross

Episode Overview

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.

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