First Civilizations Episode Rating Graph
Apr 2018 - May 2018
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Browse episode ratings trends for First Civilizations. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of First Civilizations's 4 episodes.
Best Episodes of First Civilizations
Religion
S1 Ep2
1st May 2018
The secret to the stability and cohesion of Ancient Egypt was religion. When people share a core set of beliefs, they are more likely to identify as one. That was true for the first civilizations, it’s just as true today.
Worst Episodes of First Civilizations
Trade
S1 Ep4
15th May 2018
Examine an ancient civilization unlike any other, that of the Indus Valley. Rather than imposing order through war or religion, it relied on the free flow of trade. The exchange of goods promoted wealth, co-operation and trust.
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War
S1 Ep1
24th Apr 2018
Examine the process of “destructive creation” — the idea that fear, rivalry and conflict strengthen community bonds while stimulating an arms race of technological progress. The result is civilization. Ancient Mesoamerica exemplifies this development.
Religion
S1 Ep2
1st May 2018
The secret to the stability and cohesion of Ancient Egypt was religion. When people share a core set of beliefs, they are more likely to identify as one. That was true for the first civilizations, it’s just as true today.
Cities
S1 Ep3
8th May 2018
View the birthplace of civilization: the Middle East, site of the world’s first villages, towns and cities, from the hills of Turkey to the plains of Iraq. They were crucibles of invention and innovation — turbo-charging the pace of progress.
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