First Civilizations
Episode 2 Preview | Religion
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Indus Valley Civilization
Explore the splendor of the Indus Valley civilization.
Explore the splendor of the Indus Valley civilization.
The Merchant's Seal
The merchant’s seal was a guarantee of quality goods.
The merchant’s seal was a guarantee of quality goods.
Culture of Violence
Archaeologist Yuki Huada explores the history of San Jose Mogote.
Archaeologist Yuki Huada explores the history of San Jose Mogote.
Power of Obsidian
Explore the power of obsidian weapons and their use in Teotihuacan.
Explore the power of obsidian weapons and their use in Teotihuacan.
Raiding Oaxaca Valley
Oaxaca Valley became an area of conflict as raiding occurred between villages.
Oaxaca Valley became an area of conflict as raiding occurred between villages.
Ritual
Explore how rituals bring people together.
Explore how rituals bring people together.
Nabta Playa
Nabta Playa became a religious monument where people could gather and worship.
Nabta Playa became a religious monument where people could gather and worship.
Kings Become Gods
In Ancient Egypt, at the site of Nekhen, kings were recognized as living gods.
In Ancient Egypt, at the site of Nekhen, kings were recognized as living gods.
Humans Are Social
Humans are social creatures. Evolutionary Psychologist Michael Muthukrishna explains.
Humans are social creatures. Evolutionary Psychologist Michael Muthukrishna explains.
Rise of Inequality
Explore the rise of inequality and threat of dictatorship.
Explore the rise of inequality and threat of dictatorship.
Rise of International Trade
Archaeologist Jeff Rose examines the history of a petroglyph in Oman.
Archaeologist Jeff Rose examines the history of a petroglyph in Oman.
Episode 4 Preview | Trade
Examine the civilizing effect of trade.
Examine the civilizing effect of trade.
Episode 3 Preview | Cities
Investigate why cities were so integral to the rise of civilization.
Investigate why cities were so integral to the rise of civilization.
Episode 2 Preview | Religion
Learn why every successful civilization needs a narrative — a shared set of beliefs.
Learn why every successful civilization needs a narrative — a shared set of beliefs.
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Explore the seedbed civilizations of Mesoamerica, the Middle East and the Indus Valley.
Explore the seedbed civilizations of Mesoamerica, the Middle East and the Indus Valley.