The Ancient World

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Station:
ABC iview (AU)

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Start:
2024-07-31

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The ancient world, from 60,000 BCE to 650 CE, is the period in which early civilisations emerged. This series gives a snapshot introduction to eight of these ancient societies, uncovering the features they had in common and how each of them were unique.

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S1E1 - Ancient Mesopotamia 3500 BCE–539 BCE

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient Mesopotamia, one of the first civilisations in human history, and the legacy it left for the world today.

Air Date: 30 Jul 2024 21:00 (CDT)

S1E2 - Ancient Egypt 3200 BCE–30 CE

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient Egypt, its advancements in farming, construction, mathematics and medicine, and the legacy it left for the world today.

Air Date: 30 Jul 2024 21:00 (CDT)

S1E3 - Mayan Civilisation

This video explores the rise and sudden fall of the Mayan Civilisation, their advancements in astronomy and mathematics, and the creation of the infamous Mayan calendar.

Air Date: 30 Jul 2024 21:00 (CDT)

S1E4 - Ancient India 2400 BCE–530 CE

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient India, its achievements in urban planning, advancements in art, trade, transport and medicine, and the legacies it left for the world we know today. 

Air Date: 30 Jul 2024 21:00 (CDT)

S1E5 - Ancient China 1500 BCE–220 CE

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient China and the Shang Dynasty, and their inventions that helped shape the modern world.

Air Date: 30 Jul 2024 21:00 (CDT)

S1E6 - Ancient Rome 753 BCE–476 CE

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient Rome, the advancements in construction and sanitation, and the legal and political concepts which we still use today.

Air Date: 30 Jul 2024 21:00 (CDT)

S1E7 - Ancient Greece 750 BCE–130 BCE

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient Greece, the advancements in government, geometry and theatre, and the legacies that can still be seen in the world today.

Air Date: 30 Jul 2024 21:00 (CDT)

S1E8 - Ancient Persia 546 BCE–330 BCE

This video explores the rise and fall of Ancient Persia, their advancements in astronomy, geometry and construction, and what is now known as the world's first charter of human rights.

Air Date: 30 Jul 2024 21:00 (CDT)