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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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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 3 Preview | Cities
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Investigate why cities were so integral to the rise of civilization.
Episode 4 Preview | Trade
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Examine the civilizing effect of trade.
Episode 2 Preview | Religion
0:30
Learn why every successful civilization needs a narrative — a shared set of beliefs.
Preview
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Explore the seedbed civilizations of Mesoamerica, the Middle East and the Indus Valley.
Humans Are Social
3:13
Humans are social creatures. Evolutionary Psychologist Michael Muthukrishna explains.
Ritual
3:42
Explore how rituals bring people together.
Power of Obsidian
3:32
Explore the power of obsidian weapons and their use in Teotihuacan.
Culture of Violence
2:50
Archaeologist Yuki Huada explores the history of San Jose Mogote.
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