What are the best episodes of First Civilizations?

The best rated episodes of First Civilizations are: Religion - S1E2 rated 8.4

What are the worst episodes of First Civilizations?

The lowest rated episodes of First Civilizations are: Trade - S1E4 rated 7.0

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Best Episodes of First Civilizations

Religion
S1 Ep2
8.4
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
7.0
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.

First Civilizations Episode Guide

War
S1 Ep1
7.5
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
8.4
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
7.9
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.
Trade
S1 Ep4
7.0
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.

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 life.