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Humans Are Social

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Rise of Inequality

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Indus Valley Civilization

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Rise of International Trade

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First Civilizations

Power of Obsidian

Explore the power of obsidian weapons and their use in the Teotihuacan civilization.
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Season 1 Episode 4
Trade
Examine the civilizing effect of trade.
Cities
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Cities
Investigate why cities were so integral to the rise of civilization.
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Religion
Learn why every successful civilization needs a narrative—a shared set of beliefs.
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War
See how war can destroy lives, yet create civilization.
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