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First Civilizations
| Next Airing: | Thu, Jun 6th, 2024 at 3:00 PM on KUED-HD |
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Explore the seedbed civilizations of Mesoamerica, the Middle East and the Indus Valley to learn how and why early humans, who had been mobile foragers, created villages, towns, cities and states, establishing the blueprint for the modern world.
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Religion
Discover the secret to the stability and cohesion of Ancient Egypt-religion. When people share a core set of beliefs, they are more likely to identify as one. That was true for the first civilizations and it's just as true today.
Next Airing: Thu, Jun 6th, 2024 at 3:00 PM on KUED-HD Length: 00:54:14 Usage rights: 5/1/2018 to 4/30/2028 -
Trade
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.
Next Airing: Thu, Jun 13th, 2024 at 3:00 PM on KUED-HD Length: 00:54:16 Usage rights: 5/15/2018 to 5/14/2028
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