First Civilizations Season 1

Having lived as mobile foragers for 99% of our time on Earth, how and why did humans set out on the road to civilization? How did they create villages, towns, cities and states, and establish the blueprint for the modern world?

Explore the seedbed civilizations of Mesoamerica, the Middle East, and the Indus Valley in this global story. Episodes include War, Religion, Cities, and Trade.