First Encounters
Description
Historian David Olusoga explores the enduring relationship between Britain and people whose origins lie in Africa. From the African Romans who guarded Hadrian's Wall in the 3rd century AD to the black trumpeter of the Tudor courts, David uncovers a history that is as surprising as it is revealing.
Runtime
50 min 29 sec
Series
Subjects
- Civilization, Medieval (95)
- Renaissance (109)
- Civilization, Ancient (344)
- Reformation (106)
- History, Ancient (67)
- World history (1846)
- Middle Ages (85)
Geography
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