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History of Africa Episodes

  1. Islam in Africa

    9/9 In the final episode Zeinab Badawi looks at the early spread of Islam in Africa.

  2. Ancestors, Spirits and God

    8/9 In this episode, Zeinab Badawi examines the role of religion in Africa and travels to Zimb

  3. North Africa

    7/9 Zeinab Badawi's exploration of Africa's rich history focuses on North Africa.

  4. Kings & Emirs

    6/9 In the sixth episode, Zeinab Badawi focuses on the fall of the kingdom of Aksum.

  5. The Rise of Aksum

    5/9 Zeinab Badawi charts the rise of the Kingdom of Aksum.

  6. The Kingdom of Kush

    4/9 In the fourth episode, Zeinab Badawi travels to the country of her birth: northern Sudan.

  7. Gift of The Nile

    3/9 Zeinab Badawi's quest to uncover the history of Africa takes her to Egypt.

  8. Cattle, Crops and Iron

    2/9 Zeinab Badawi continues her journey through the history of human development.

  9. Mother Africa

    1/9 Zeinab Badawi examines the origins of humankind and how and why it evolved in Africa.