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First Civilizations

The enigma of how humans shifted from nomadic foraging to settled civilization has been a longstanding mystery for historians.

The documentary "Civilization: A Brief History" examines the pivotal shift from nomadic foraging to settled living, delving into the interplay of war, religion, urbanization, and commerce in ancient cultures like Mexico, Iraq, and Egypt.

Episodes:

Episode 1 War

Aired: Apr 24, 2018

In the face of impending doom, a shared sense of urgency fuels groundbreaking...

Episode 2 Religion

Aired: May 1, 2018

Ancient Egypt's shared belief system is explored in the next episode, reveali...

Episode 3 Cities

Aired: May 8, 2018

Urbanization sparks the growth of civilization, a intricate dance that takes ...

Episode 4 Trade

Aired: May 15, 2018

The next episode delves into the transformative impact of commerce on society...

Main Cast

Kerry ShaleNarrator

Appearances

Tina Eschmann

Creators

Tim Lambert

Tim LambertCreator

First Civilizations Videos

FIRST CIVILIZATIONS | Official Trailer | PBS

FIRST CIVILIZATIONS | Official Trailer | PBS

Info about First Civilizations

Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Genres:Documentary, History