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S1 Ep4 |Examine the civilizing effect of trade.
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Cities
S1 Ep3 |Investigate why cities were so integral to the rise of civilization. - Remote image Url
Religion
S1 Ep2 |Learn why every successful civilization needs a narrative—a shared set of beliefs. - Remote image Url
War
S1 Ep1 |See how war can destroy lives, yet create civilization.
About First Civilizations
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.
Extras
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Episode 4 Preview | Trade
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Indus Valley Civilization
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Rise of International Trade
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The Merchant's Seal
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Episode 3 Preview | Cities
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Humans Are Social
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Rise of Inequality
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Episode 2 Preview | Religion
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Kings Become Gods
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Nabta Playa
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Ritual
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Culture of Violence