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Origins of Humankind
How humanity emerged in East Africa and spread from the continent to populate other parts of the world. Broadcast on Feb. 9, 2001
The Nile Valley
Looking at the great civilisations of Egypt and Kush and assessing the links between the Nile Valley and other parts of Africa. Broadcast on Feb. 16, 2001
The Berbers of North Africa
How the original peoples of North Africa reacted to wave upon wave of colonisation at the hands of Phoenicians, Romans and Arabs. Broadcast on Feb. 23, 2001
The Bantu Migrations
One of the most extraordinary population movements in history - how the Bantu spread into East and Southern Africa transforming the culture and linguistics of the continent. Broadcast on Mar. 2, 2001
Traditional Religions
How African traditional beliefs, the veneration of ancestors and the power of taboos has affected history. Broadcast on Mar. 9, 2001
The Coming Of Christianity
The rise of Christianity in Egypt and the establishment of powerful Christian states in Axum and Nubia. Broadcast on Mar. 16, 2001
The Coming of Islam
The rise of Arabic dynasties, and the spread of Islam throughout north and sub-Saharan Africa. Broadcast on Mar. 23, 2001
The Empire of Ancient Ghana
How early settlements developed into vital commercial centres growing rich on Saharan trade. Broadcast on Mar. 30, 2001
The Kingdoms of Mali and Songhay
The emergence of Timbuktu as a centre of learning and the glories of an empire built on gold. Broadcast on Apr. 6, 2001
The Swahili Coast
The development of coastal communities from small trading settlements to city-states and the emergence of the Swahili language and peoples. Broadcast Apr. 13, 2001
Central Africa and the coming of the Portuguese - no audio
The Kingdoms of Great Zimbabwe and Kongo, and the impact of Portuguese trading on inland Africa. Broadcast on Apr. 20, 2001
The Art of Ife and Benin
An extraordinary cultural flowering which reaches its peak in the twelfth century. And the role of artistic expression in Africa's history. Broadcast on Apr. 27, 2001
Hausa City States and the Fulani Jihad
The role of Usman dan Fodio, and the foundation of the city-states of Hausaland. Broadcast on May 4, 2001
Roots of African Slavery
A look at the concept of slavery in Africa before the arrival of Europeans. Broadcast on May 25, 2001
The Transatlantic Slave Trade
Eyewitness accounts of slave raids on African towns and villages and the horror of the Middle Passage. Broadcast on June 1, 2001
East African Slavery
Accounts from Zanzibar and Bagamoyo on the Arab slave trade and the role of African traders such as Tippu Tip. Broadcast on June 8, 2001
Africa on the Eve of Colonialism
Looking at urban and rural societies, pan-African trade and culture on the eve of European exploitation. Broadcast on June 15, 2001
The Mfecane
African resistance to the Boers, the rise of the Zulu peoples and their expansion northwards at the expense of other Bantu groups. Broadcast on June 22, 2001
Partition & Resistance
How the Scramble for Africa led to an arbitrary redrawing of the map of Africa by European diplomats at the Congress of Berlin. Broadcast on June 29, 2001
Life under Colonialism
Eyewitness accounts from throughout the continent on what it was like to live under British, French, German and Portuguese rulers. Broadcast on July 6, 2001
The Challenges to Colonialism
The beginnings of resistance and the emergence of anti-colonial religious, cultural and political movements. Broadcast on July 13, 2001
Independence
Looking at how a variety of colonies achieved independence - some peacefully, some through violence. Broadcast on July 20, 2001
Apartheid
The struggle against the racist white government and the eventual overthrow of apartheid culminating in the release and election as President of Nelson Mandela. Broadcast on July 27, 2001
The Nation State
The emergence of independent states and the political, social and economic challenges facing those who led them. Broadcast on August 3, 2001
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