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The History of Africa (2017)

Documentary

Zeinab Badawi delves into the history of Africa for a brand new, eight-part series on BBC World News. The continent of Africa has a long, complex history, and its people built civilizations which rivalled those which existed anywhere else in the world. However, much of the continent's history is not widely known, and the little that is known often projects a distorted, partial picture. Sudan-born Zeinab travels to all four corners of Africa, interviewing historians, archaeologists, and citizens whose stories paint a vivid picture of their continent's past and how it informs their present lives.

First Air Date
July 1, 2017
Seasons
2
Episodes
20
Network: BBC World News
Production: Kush Communications
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The History of Africa

Zeinab Badawi delves into the history of Africa for a brand new, eight-part series on BBC World News. The continent of Africa has a long, complex history, and its people built civilizations which rivalled those which existed anywhere else in the world. However, much of the continent's history is not widely known, and the little that is known often projects a distorted, partial picture. Sudan-born Zeinab travels to all four corners of Africa, interviewing historians, archaeologists, and citizens whose stories paint a vivid picture of their continent's past and how it informs their present lives.

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StatusReturning Series
TypeScripted
First Aired7/1/2017
Last Aired4/10/2020
Seasons2
Episodes20
LanguageEnglish
Currently in production
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2017

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2 seasons
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2020

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Season 1

2017

9 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The History of Africa about?

Zeinab Badawi delves into the history of Africa for a brand new, eight-part series on BBC World News. The continent of Africa has a long, complex history, and its people built civilizations which riva…

How many seasons does The History of Africa have?

2

How many episodes does The History of Africa have?

20

Is The History of Africa still running?

Yes, it is currently running.

When did The History of Africa first air?

July 1, 2017

What genre is The History of Africa?

Documentary