Karen Kelly
Director
First Civilizations (2018)
Season 1
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.
Released April 24, 2018
Episode 56 min
10+
Genres: Documentary, History, War
Keywords: tmdb.genetics, tmdb.anthropology, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.tv-mini-series, tmdb.civilization, tmdb.archeology
Watch Providers: Tubi TV, Hoopla, fuboTV, Reveel
Production Companies: Wall to Wall
Network: PBS
Country: United States
Languages:
English
8.0
S1E1 - War
Examine the process of “destructive creation” — the idea that fear, rivalry and conflict strengthen community bonds while stimulating an arms race of technological progress. The result is civilization. Ancient Mesoamerica exemplifies this development.
April 24, 2018, midnight
7.0
S1E2 - Religion
The secret to the stability and cohesion of Ancient Egypt was religion. When people share a core set of beliefs, they are more likely to identify as one. That was true for the first civilizations, it’s just as true today.
May 1, 2018, midnight
8.0
S1E3 - Cities
View the birthplace of civilization: the Middle East, site of the world’s first villages, towns and cities, from the hills of Turkey to the plains of Iraq. They were crucibles of invention and innovation — turbo-charging the pace of progress.
May 8, 2018, midnight
7.0
S1E4 - Trade
Examine an ancient civilization unlike any other, that of the Indus Valley. Rather than imposing order through war or religion, it relied on the free flow of trade. The exchange of goods promoted wealth, co-operation and trust.
May 15, 2018, midnight
Network: PBS
Episode Runtime: 56 min.
Season Runtime: 224 min.
Released: April 24, 2018
Last Air Date: May 15, 2018, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
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