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Civilisation

Exploring the glorious rise of Western civilization, from the darkness of the Dark Ages to the present day, this show delves into the various manifestations of civilization, examining its evolution and growth.

Sir Kenneth Clarke explores the evolution of Western civilization from the Dark Ages to the present day, examining its development through iconic works of art.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Skin of Our Teeth

1. The Skin of Our Teeth

Aired: Feb 23, 1969

The first program in this 13-part documentary series covers the Dark Ages, fr...

Episode 2 The Great Thaw

2. The Great Thaw

Aired: Mar 2, 1969

The sudden re-awakening of European civilisation in the 12th century is trace...

Episode 3 Romance and Reality

3. Romance and Reality

Aired: Mar 9, 1969

Sir Kenneth Clark explores the aspirations and achievements of the gothic wor...

Episode 5 The Hero as Artist

5. The Hero as Artist

Aired: Mar 23, 1969

Kenneth Clarke visits Papal Rome to explore the work of 16th-century artists ...

Episode 13 Heroic Materialism

13. Heroic Materialism

Aired: May 18, 1969

Kenneth Clarke shows how the heroic materialism of the past 100 years has bee...

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Info about Civilisation

Network: BBC Two

Production Countries: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy

Genres:War, Documentary, Music, History

Civilisation: Where to Watch Online in United States?

Currently you are able to watch "Civilisation" streaming on Britbox (Via Amazon Prime).