The origins of human civilization remain a fascinating mystery. For nearly all of human history, humans lived as nomadic foragers, roaming the land in search of food and shelter. So, what prompted this sudden shift towards settling in one place and building complex societies?
Humans transitioned from mobile foraging to civilization, creating villages, towns, cities, and states. The show identifies four key elements: war, religion, cities, and trade, exploring each in various locations, including Mexico, Iraq, Egypt, and others.
Aired: Apr 24, 2018War addresses the paradox that good comes from bad. The threat of destruction...
Aired: May 1, 2018Religion examines the power of a shared belief system, which serves as the so...
Aired: May 8, 2018Cities investigates the symbiotic link between urban living and civilization ...
Aired: May 15, 2018Trade explores the civilizing effect of buying and selling goods. In particul...
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