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First Civilizations

First Civilizations

First Civilizations

2018 1 Seasons 4 Episodes ⭐ 7.7 Documentary

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

War

Examine the process of “destructive creation” — the idea that fear, rivalry and conflict strengthen community bond

EP 2

Religion

The secret to the stability and cohesion of Ancient Egypt was religion. When people share a core set of beliefs, they ar

EP 3

Cities

View the birthplace of civilization: the Middle East, site of the world’s first villages, towns and cities, from the h

EP 4

Trade

Examine an ancient civilization unlike any other, that of the Indus Valley. Rather than imposing order through war or re

Popular Cast

Kerry Shale

Kerry Shale

Self - Narrator (voice)