
An eight-part exploration of the diverse peoples that make up the African continent.
Air Date: 2001-09-09
Just like the mighty herds of wildebeest, the people who make their homes on Africa's great Serengeti plains are cons...
Air Date: 2001-09-16
For centuries, the Tuareg people have braved the brutal Sahara to trade in salt, a precious cargo once worth its weig...
Air Date: 2001-09-23
Deep in the central African rainforest, a struggle for survival rages. This episode takes a close look at how booming...
Air Date: 2001-09-30
Isolated by mountains, Ethiopia is a center of spirituality. Here, faith is a driving force in the lives of many. Thi...
Air Date: 2001-10-07
In the Sahel, the semi-arid border between the Sahara and the savanna, people mark the passage of time with ceremony ...
Air Date: 2001-10-14
Water is the lifeblood of Africa. It can create famine or fortune. In this episode, two families are hoping for fortu...
Air Date: 2001-10-21
Surrounded by gleaming aquamarine waters and fine white sand, Zanzibar looks like a tropical paradise. But life here ...
Air Date: 2001-10-28
Gold and diamonds have given South Africa fantastic wealth. They also contributed to the rise of apartheid. Now with ...