Heroic Materialism

Every season of Civilisation ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons of Civilisation!

The Skin of Our Teeth

The Great Thaw

Romance and Reality

Man: The Measure of all Things

The Hero as Artist

Protest and Communication

Grandeur and Obedience

The Light of Experience

The Pursuit of Happiness

The Smile of Reason

The Worship of Nature

The Fallacies of Hope

Sir Kenneth Clark guides us through the ages exploring the glorious rise of civilisation in western man. Beginning with the bleakness of the dark ages to the present day, we consider civilisation's articulations and expressions in some of man's finest works of art.

The Best Seasons of Civilisation

The Best Seasons of Civilisation

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