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Season 1 – Andrew Marr's History of the World

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Andrew Marr goes on a journey through 70,000 years of human history, telling the story of how forces of nature and individual genius shaped the world today.

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Abed D @Abeddani 2d I loved how diverse the historical issues that were tackled from everywhere.. His use of precise and eloquent words is a great addition to the show. We need educational shows like this See more Read all reviews
Andrew Marr's History of the World — Season 1

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 2012 Survival An exploration of how early humans adapted and survived against the odds. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 30, 2012 Age of Empire Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 7, 2012 The Word and the Sword Spiritual revolutions that shook the world between 300 BC and 700 AD. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 13, 2012 Into the Light Andrew Marr reaches the Middle Ages, after the collapse of the Roman Empire; Vikings explored and pillaged from Northern Europe to North America; they laid the foundations of trading states, including Russia; this was also the Golden Age of Islam. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 21, 2012 Age of Plunder The rise of European capitalism and private enterprise is chronicled. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 28, 2012 Revolution Andrew Marr explores the Age of Revolution in the 17th and 18th centuries. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 4, 2012 Age of Industry A look back at the sweeping impact of the Industrial Revolution. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 11, 2012 Age of Extremes Details

Season Info

Director
Robin Dashwood, Mark Radice, Neil Rawles
Executive Producer
Chris Granlund
Network
BBC
Genre
History, Documentary
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Sep 23, 2012