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32 Episodes 2009 - 2009
Episode 1
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
No other civilization arouses such curiosity as Ancient Egypt. Egyptian origins can be traced to the banks of the Nile River. In part 1, discover why the pyramids were built, the importance of the Nile, Egypt's social hierarchy of Pharaohs, and much more.

Episode 2
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
No other civilization arouses such curiosity as Ancient Egypt. In part 2, learn about Egyptian-style art, Egyptian scientific advancements, mummification, King Tut, Cleopatra, and the fall of Ancient Egypt.

Episode 3
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
Do you know the location of Machu Picchu, the lost city of the great Inca Empire? The Incas forged an empire in an inhospitable land where many diverse cultures flourished. In part 1, discover the Incan origins and learn why they were a great civilization.

Episode 4
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
Do you know the location of Machu Picchu, the lost city of the great Inca Empire? The Incas forged on empire in an inhospitable land where many diverse cultures flourished. In part 2, marvel at Incan mathematics, organization, architecure, and conquests.

Episode 5
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
Five hundred years before the birth of Jesus, a series of city-states scattered along the coasts of Greece and Turkey began one of the most spectacular cultural transformations. In part 1, discover the spirit of classical Greece, Athens, and Sparta.

Episode 6
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
Ancient Greece hosted some of civilizations most spectacular cultural achievements. In part 2, discover Classical Art, revist the invention of the Olympic Games, learn Greek mythology, and study with ancient philosophers.

Episode 7
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
The mighty Aztecs were a group of fierce warriors that inhabited the center of Mexico thousands of years ago. In part 1, chart the origins of the Aztec Empire and its capital Tenochtitlan, and discover their amazing foods and agriculture.

Episode 8
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
The mighty Aztecs were a group of fierce warriors that inhabited the center of Mexico thousands of years ago. In part 2, retrace a life of combat, learn about the Aztec quest for knowledge and need for human sacrifices, and uncover the end of the empire.

Episode 9
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
All roads lead to Rome. Discover how the Romans became a superpower thanks to bravery, military ingenuity, and great organizational ability. In part 1, learn about Romulus and Remus, the Rebulic, and the history and formation of the Roman Empire.

Episode 10
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
Discover how the Romans became a world superpower thanks to bravery, military ingenuity and great organizational ability. In part 2, watch Roman gladiator battles, see how the Roman family was organized, learn about Roman Law, and witness the empire end.

Episode 11
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
The compass, gunpowder, porcelain, silk - all Chinese inventions. This ancient culture occupied almost half of Asia. In part 1, learn about Yin Yang philosophy, the formation of the empire, the Great Wall, and Confucius.

Episode 12
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
The compass, gunpowder, porcelain, silk - all Chinese inventions. This ancient culture occupied almost half of Asia. In part 2, learn about harmony and Chinese medicine, writing and great inventions, and the great trade route - the Silk Road.

Episode 13
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
Once the fertile Mesopotamian valley, the Middle East shelters remains of ancient cultures. In part 1, discover how the settling of nomads brought about the birth of civilization, the Sumerians, and the Iron Age.

Episode 14
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
In part 2, learn about Mesopotamian writing, Hammurabi and the great city of Babylon, ancient astronomy, and the epic story of Gilgamesh.

Episode 15
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
The incredible remains of a tribe of wise, brave warriors who mysteriously disappeared are hidden in the jungles of South America. In part 1, learn about the Maya culture and the Olmec influences on their cities and uncover truths about the Mayan calendar.

Episode 16
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
The incredible remains of a tribe of wise, brave warriors are hidden in the jungles of South America. In part 2, learn about Mayan mythology, deadly sports, historical record keeping, and mysterious disappearance.

Episode 17
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
Japan is a land of shoguns and samurais. These people, who inhabited a small group of islands in the middle of the Pacific, created a refined culture. Learn about ancient Japan, its first dynasty, Chinese influence, and the first Japanese Empire.

Episode 18
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
Japan is a land of shoguns and samurais. These people, who inhabited a small group of islands in the middle of the Pacific, created a refined culture. Learn about Japanese warlords and warriors, Japanese arts, and Japanese isolationism.

Episode 19
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
Between Egypt and Mesopotamia there lived semi-nomadic tribes. One of these tribes stood out because of its monotheistic religion, which made it the target of much suffering. Learn about the Israelites and their history, faith, and captivity.

Episode 20
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
Between Egypt and Mesopotamia there lived semi-nomadic tribes. One of these tribes, the Israelites, stood out because of its monotheistic religion. In part 2, learn about the Israelites return to Jerusalem, the Great Diaspora, and the Promised Land.

Episode 21
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
Who lived outside the Roman Empire's borders? In north and central Europe, tribes of warriors lived independent of any central civilization. Discover the Celtic and Gaul people, their history and mythology, and their war with the Romans.

Episode 22
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
The Vikings - fearsome warriors that invaded, plundered, and pillaged. These Scandinavian oversea explorers used their ships to navigate the oceans and claim power. Learn about Viking history, mythology, and explorations.

Episode 23
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
Once a Greek colony, Byzantium sat at the crossroads of Asia and Europe. Over the years, it became a bridge between Western and Eastern cultures. In part 1, learn about the Byzantine Empire, its great city Constantinople and its religions.

Episode 24
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
Once a Greek colony, Byzantium sat at the crossroads of Asia and Europe. Over the years, it became a bridge between Western and Eastern cultures. In part 2, learn about the Byzantine Empire's crisis, the crusades, and the fall of Constantinople.

Episode 25
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
Islam is both a monotheistic religion and a political empire that came to wield immense power and cultural refinement. Founded by the prophet Muhammad, in the middle of the Arabian Desert, Islam became a civilization of great wealth and legends.

Episode 26
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
Islam is both a monotheistic religion and a political empire that came to wield immense power and cultural refinement. In part 2, learn about Islam's refining of culture, their legends, and their influence on civilization.

Episode 27
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
The Taj Mahal recalls the incredible refinement that existed in the mysterious land of India. In part 1, discover the origins and spirit of India, the importance of the Indus and Ganges rivers, the development of Hinduism, and the caste system.

Episode 28
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
The Taj Mahal recalls the incredible refinement that existed in the mysterious land of India. In part 2, learn about Buddhism, reincarnation, the path to enlightenment, and the legacy of Islam in India.

Episode 29
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe lay fragmented. Eventually, Charlemagne, the king of the Franks, conquered a large part of Europe. In part 1, learn about the middle ages, the Franks, Christianity, and feudal order.

Episode 30
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Europe lay fragmented. Eventually, Charlemagne, the king of the Franks, conquered a large part of Europe. In part 2, learn about the rise of Charlemagne and the Carolingians, and the first cathedrals and universities.

Episode 31
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
Located in today's Iran, Persia managed to incorporate many groups into their empire by respecting individual cultures in exchange for tributes. In part 1, discover the rise of the Persians, their mythology, and the organization of their empire.

Episode 32
Mon, Feb 16, 202611 mins
Located in today's Iran, Persia managed to incorporate many groups into their empire by respecting individual cultures in exchange for tributes. In part 2, learn about the majesty of the Persians, the Greek Medic Wars and the legacy of the Persian Empire.
