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The Lost Libraries of Timbuktu
In the ancient Malian city of Timbuktu, thousands of scientific and religious texts—among Africa’s oldest literature—have been hidden for centuries. This program examines the rich history and variety of Timbuktu’s lost libraries and shows ho...
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The Manuscripts of Timbuktu
One of the definitions for Timbuktu in the Oxford Dictionary is “any distant or remote place”. Featuring the knowledgeable commentary by African scholars, rich reenactments, and an original musical score by Vieux Farka Touré, the essential docu...