First Civilizations

Having lived as mobile foragers for 99 percent of our time on Earth, 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? First Civilizations identifies four cornerstones of civilization - war, religion, cities and trade - and explores each in the context of a different location, from Mexico, Guatemala, Iraq, Turkey, Egypt, India, and Pakistan, to Oman, Morocco, France, Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Unearth the latest archeological discoveries, test new theories, and uncover original information as dramatic reconstructions and computer graphics visualize the lost world of the first civilizations. First Civilizations featuring Kerry Shale has one or more episodes streaming with subscription on Hoopla, streaming with subscription on DIRECTV Stream, free on PBS, and 2 others. It's a documentary and history show with 4 episodes over 1 season. First Civilizations is no longer running and has no plans to air new episodes or seasons. It has a better than average IMDb audience rating of 6.9 (75 votes).