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First Civilizations

First Civilizations
★ 7.7/10•2018•56m•TV-PG•Documentary
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Using the latest in archaeology, anthropology and genetics, this series tells the story of where the modern world began. Incorporating studies of artifacts, renowned sites of archaeological interest and interviews with leading experts, it moves around the geographic zones of the world, exploring how and why civilization first sparked into life.

Karen Kelly · Director

StatusEnded
Runtime56m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 24, 2018

Episodes

Episode 1 - WarE156m

War

Examine the process of “destructive creation” — the idea that fear, rivalry and conflict strengthen community bonds while stimulating an arms race of technological progress. The result is civilization. Ancient Mesoamerica exemplifies this development.

Apr 24, 2018

Episode 2 - ReligionE256m

Religion

The secret to the stability and cohesion of Ancient Egypt was religion. When people share a core set of beliefs, they are more likely to identify as one. That was true for the first civilizations, it’s just as true today.

May 1, 2018

Episode 3 - CitiesE356m

Cities

View the birthplace of civilization: the Middle East, site of the world’s first villages, towns and cities, from the hills of Turkey to the plains of Iraq. They were crucibles of invention and innovation — turbo-charging the pace of progress.

May 8, 2018

Episode 4 - TradeE456m

Trade

Examine an ancient civilization unlike any other, that of the Indus Valley. Rather than imposing order through war or religion, it relied on the free flow of trade. The exchange of goods promoted wealth, co-operation and trust.

May 15, 2018

Actors

Kerry Shale

Kerry Shale

Self - Narrator (voice)

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