6.5/1022 votes#1 - War
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/24/2018
Examine the process of “destructive creation” — the idea that fear, rivalry and conflict strengthen community bonds while stimulating an arms race of technological progress. The result is civilization. Ancient Mesoamerica exemplifies this development.
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6.2/1019 votes#2 - Religion
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/1/2018
The secret to the stability and cohesion of Ancient Egypt was religion. When people share a core set of beliefs, they are more likely to identify as one. That was true for the first civilizations, it’s just as true today.
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6.4/1019 votes#3 - Cities
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/8/2018
View the birthplace of civilization: the Middle East, site of the world’s first villages, towns and cities, from the hills of Turkey to the plains of Iraq. They were crucibles of invention and innovation — turbo-charging the pace of progress.
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6.0/1014 votes#4 - Trade
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/15/2018
Examine an ancient civilization unlike any other, that of the Indus Valley. Rather than imposing order through war or religion, it relied on the free flow of trade. The exchange of goods promoted wealth, co-operation and trust.
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The Best Episodes of First Civilizations Season 1
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Using the latest in archaeology, anthropology and genetics, this series tells the story of where the modern world began. Incorporating studies of artifacts, renowned sites...
Genre:Documentary
Network:PBS
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"War" is the best rated episode of "First Civilizations" season 1. It scored 6.5/10 based on 22 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/24/2018. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Religion".