Extras

First Civilizations

Preview

Preview: S1 | 30s

Explore the seedbed civilizations of Mesoamerica, the Middle East and the Indus Valley.

First Civilizations

Rise of International Trade

Clip: Ep4 | 3m 13s

Archaeologist Jeff Rose examines the history of a petroglyph in Oman.

First Civilizations

The Merchant's Seal

Clip: Ep4 | 2m 37s

The merchant’s seal was a guarantee of quality goods.

First Civilizations

Indus Valley Civilization

Clip: Ep4 | 2m 41s

Explore the splendor of the Indus Valley civilization.

First Civilizations

Episode 4 Preview | Trade

Preview: Ep4 | 30s

Examine the civilizing effect of trade.

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Rise of Inequality

Clip: Ep3 | 3m 29s

Explore the rise of inequality and threat of dictatorship.

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Humans Are Social

Clip: Ep3 | 3m 13s

Humans are social creatures. Evolutionary Psychologist Michael Muthukrishna explains.

First Civilizations

Episode 3 Preview | Cities

Preview: Ep3 | 30s

Investigate why cities were so integral to the rise of civilization.

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Ritual

Clip: Ep2 | 3m 42s

Explore how rituals bring people together.

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Nabta Playa

Clip: Ep2 | 3m

Nabta Playa became a religious monument where people could gather and worship.

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Kings Become Gods

Clip: Ep2 | 2m 22s

In Ancient Egypt, at the site of Nekhen, kings were recognized as living gods.

First Civilizations

Episode 2 Preview | Religion

Preview: Ep2 | 30s

Learn why every successful civilization needs a narrative — a shared set of beliefs.

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Raiding Oaxaca Valley

Clip: Ep1 | 2m 36s

Oaxaca Valley became an area of conflict as raiding occurred between villages.

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Power of Obsidian

Clip: Ep1 | 3m 32s

Explore the power of obsidian weapons and their use in Teotihuacan.

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Culture of Violence

Clip: Ep1 | 2m 50s

Archaeologist Yuki Huada explores the history of San Jose Mogote.