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Season 1 – First Civilizations

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The history of the first civilizations, including Mesoamerica, the Middle East and the Indus Valley, and how and why early humans created villages, towns, cities and states.

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First Civilizations — Season 1

First Civilizations — Season 1

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Tim Lambert

Executive Producer

David Batty

Producer

Robin Dashwood

Producer

Tomasz Cebula

Producer

Robin Dashwood

Director

Tomasz Cebula

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 24, 2018 War The process of "destructive creation" -- how war destroys lives but creates civilization. Details Episode 2 Aired May 1, 2018 Religion Civilizations need a shared set of beliefs to survive; religion serves as the stability and cohesion of Ancient Egypt. Details Episode 3 Aired May 8, 2018 Cities The Middle East, site of the world's first villages, towns and cities, was the birthplace of civilization, as cities were vessels for invention and innovation. Details Episode 4 Aired May 15, 2018 Trade The Indus Valley relied on the free flow of trade rather than imposing order through war or religion. Details
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Season Info

Director
Robin Dashwood, Tomasz Cebula
Executive Producer
Tim Lambert
Network
PBS
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Documentary, History
Release Date
Apr 24, 2018