Every culture has its own special identity, demonstrated through its music, clothing, religion, food and social customs. Throughout our African journey, we'll take a closer look at the rich and unique traditions of the people in the areas Gates visits. Enjoy these cultural highlights by selecting an episode below, or by selecting a specific culture from the map at right.

		Black Kingdoms of the Nile
		Mehndi Traditional Nubian Wedding
		The Swahili Coast
		About the Swahili Language Learn to Speak Swahili Swahili Poetry
		Slave Kingdoms
		Gbeto Female Warriors Kente Cloth
		The Holy Land
		Significance of Crosses in Ethiopia Timkat Festival
		Road to Timbuktu
		Griots
		Lost Cities of the South
		South African Cuisine