The Ascent of Civilization

Season 1

The Ascent Of Civilsations’, questions the myths and unravels age-old clichés about some ancient cultures. It examines their strange and sometimes amusing idiosyncrasies, gives fresh insights into who they really were, and provides a novel take on their societies, peppered with surprising new revelations. This is a new look at the Ancients that will change our perception of them.
Where to Watch Season 1
3 Episodes
  • How the Greeks Changed the World
    E1
    How the Greeks Changed the WorldHow the Greeks Changed the World is a fascinating and fun exploration of ancient Greece and its inheritance, from mischievous Gods to the birth of democracy, from modern science and theatre to the Olympic Games.
  • How the Romans Changed the World
    E2
    How the Romans Changed the WorldAs one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen, the Romans dominated much of Europe with a support-network of politicians, a huge professional army and forward-thinking engineers: How the Romans Changed the World explores their ground-breaking era.
  • How the Vikings Changed the World
    E3
    How the Vikings Changed the WorldThe Vikings revolutionised exploration and trading in the Middle Ages and discovered America 500 years before Columbus - this nation of seafarers and merchants comes under the spotlight in How the Vikings Changed the World.
 
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