Ancient Worlds(2010)
Overview
Archaeologist and historian Richard Miles traces the development of Western civilization, from the first cities in Mesopotamia to the fall of the Roman Empire. In this six-part series, Miles travels through the Middle East, Egypt, Pakistan and the Mediterranean to discover how the challenges of society -- religion and politics, art and culture, war and diplomacy, technology and trade -- were dealt with and fought over in order to maintain a functioning civilization. Stories are told of disappeared, ruined and modern cities, from ancient Iraq to modern Damascus, to reveal how successes and failures of the ancients shaped the world today.
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Season 1
6 episodes • 2010
Season 1
6 episodes • 2010
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Come Together | Nov 10, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Age of Iron | Nov 17, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The Greek Thing | Nov 24, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Return Of The King | Dec 1, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 5 | The Republic Of Virtue | Dec 8, 2010 | 0.0 |
| 6 | City Of Man, City Of God | Dec 15, 2010 | 0.0 |
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