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Mark Burnett’s “Expedition Africa” a home run for History

Executive producer Mark Burnett’s “Expedition Africa” is a visual thrill ride that retraces the historic trails of Dr. Livingstone, who set out in 1865 to find the source of the Nile River.

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An exciting series shaped by the man who brought “Survivor” to the smallscreen begins this Sunday on History.

Executive producer Mark Burnett’s “Expedition Africa” is a visual thrill ride that retraces the historic trails of Dr. Livingstone, who set out in 1865 to find the source of the Nile River.

In 1871, the New York Herald dispatched Stanley to find the missing Livingstone, who was located nine months later.

The setting for this survivalist’s dream is Tanzania as four experts within their specific fields, with Sherpa, cameramen and Masai warriors in tow try to stay as true to the original Stanley/Livingstone trail as possible.
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