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
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Rise of International Trade
Archaeologist Jeff Rose examines the history of a petroglyph in Oman and its connection to the rise of international trade.
Archaeologist Jeff Rose examines the history of a petroglyph in Oman and its connection to the rise of international trade.
Rise of Inequality
Explore the rise of inequality and threat of dictatorship.
Explore the rise of inequality and threat of dictatorship.
Humans Are Social
Humans are social creatures. Evolutionary Psychologist Michael Muthukrishna explains why sociability is at the heart of civilization.
Humans are social creatures. Evolutionary Psychologist Michael Muthukrishna explains why sociability is at the heart of civilization.
Kings Become Gods
In Ancient Egypt, at the site of Nekhen, kings were recognized as living gods.
In Ancient Egypt, at the site of Nekhen, kings were recognized as living gods.
Nabta Playa
Nabta Playa, 10 square miles of stones, was a religious monument where people could come together to worship.
Nabta Playa, 10 square miles of stones, was a religious monument where people could come together to worship.
Ritual
Anthropologist Dimitris Xygalatas records the ritual of Sufis in Istanbul to see how the physical experience affects their bodies.
Anthropologist Dimitris Xygalatas records the ritual of Sufis in Istanbul to see how the physical experience affects their bodies.
Raiding Oaxaca Valley
The birth place of agriculture in Mesoamerica, Oaxaca Valley became an area of conflict as raiding occurred between villages over resources.
The birth place of agriculture in Mesoamerica, Oaxaca Valley became an area of conflict as raiding occurred between villages over resources.
Power of Obsidian
Explore the power of obsidian weapons and their use in the Teotihuacan civilization.
Explore the power of obsidian weapons and their use in the Teotihuacan civilization.
Culture of Violence
Archaeologist Yuki Huada explores the history of San Jose Mogote.
Archaeologist Yuki Huada explores the history of San Jose Mogote.
The Merchant's Seal
The merchant’s seal was a guarantee of quality goods.
The merchant’s seal was a guarantee of quality goods.
Indus Valley Civilization
Explore the splendor of the Indus Valley civilization.
Explore the splendor of the Indus Valley civilization.