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The First Eden

Season 1 Episode 3: The Wastes of War

Next episode delves into the intricacies of medieval Mediterranean life, where horse breeding and falconry wielded significant power amidst a backdrop of dark age superstitions, all set against the backdrop of devastating plagues and wars like the Muslim invasion of Spain and the Crusades.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Making of the Garden

1. The Making of the Garden

Aired: Mar 8, 1987

The next episode delves into the ancient past of the Mediterranean Sea, revea...

Episode 2 The Gods Enslaved

2. The Gods Enslaved

Aired: Mar 15, 1987

The ancient Mediterranean inhabitants had to adapt to their environment by hu...

Episode 3 The Wastes of War

3. The Wastes of War

Aired: Mar 22, 1987

Next episode delves into the intricacies of medieval Mediterranean life, wher...

Episode 4 Strangers in the Garden

4. Strangers in the Garden

Aired: Mar 29, 1987

The Mediterranean ecosystem faces a crisis due to human impact, with the Suez...

Main Cast

David AttenboroughPresenter - Narrator

Info about The First Eden

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary