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First Civilizations Season 1
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Examine the civilizing effect of trade.
Cities
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Investigate why cities were so integral to the rise of civilization.
Religion
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53:39
Learn why every successful civilization needs a narrative—a shared set of beliefs.
War
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War
See how war can destroy lives, yet create civilization.
Episode 2 Preview | Religion
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Learn why every successful civilization needs a narrative — a shared set of beliefs.
Episode 3 Preview | Cities
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Investigate why cities were so integral to the rise of civilization.
Episode 4 Preview | Trade
0:30
Examine the civilizing effect of trade.
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Explore the seedbed civilizations of Mesoamerica, the Middle East and the Indus Valley.
Kings Become Gods
2:22
In Ancient Egypt, at the site of Nekhen, kings were recognized as living gods.
Ritual
3:42
Explore how rituals bring people together.
Culture of Violence
2:50
Archaeologist Yuki Huada explores the history of San Jose Mogote.
Rise of Inequality
3:29
Explore the rise of inequality and threat of dictatorship.
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