The Crescent and the Cross (S01E02)
S01E02
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.
Show
Africa's Great Civilizations
Episode
S01E02
Air Date
Feb 27, 2017
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Origins
S01E01
The Flying Machine
S01E02
The Crescent and the Cross
S01E02
The Big Top
S01E03
Empires of Gold
S01E03
The Pigeon Race
S01E04
Cities
S01E04
The War of the Wizards
S01E05
The Special Offer
S01E05
The Atlantic Age
S01E06
The Litter Bugs
S01E06
Clash of Civilizations
S01E07
The Dark Wood
S01E08
The Funfair
S01E09
Too Many Cooks
S01E10
After the Storm
S01E11
Christmas Dolls
S01E12
The Trouble with Claude
S01E13
Happy Binday