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  1. Come along as charismatic historian Michael Wood (The Story of India) travels the globe to trace the origins of six great civilizations: Iraq, India, China, Egypt, Central America, and Western Europe.

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    • 1991-08-13
    • Documentary
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  2. 1. Iraq: The Cradle of Civilization. After thousands of years as a hunter/gatherer, man built the first cities 5,000 years ago on the banks of the Euphrates River. Civilization as we know it began with the glorious cultures of Ur, Nineveh, and Babylon. 2. India - The Empire of the Spirit.

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  3. Aug 12, 1991 · Come along as charismatic historian Michael Wood (The Story of India) travels the globe to trace the origins of six great civilizations: Iraq, India, China, Egypt, Central America, and Western Europe.

    • August 13, 1991
  4. Aug 13, 1991 · Episode 1: Iraq - The Cradle of Civilization In places like Uruk and Eridu in modern-day Iraq, humans founded the first cities nearly 6,000 years ago. They left us literature, astronomy, and mathematics, as well as lessons in overpopulation and environmental stewardship.

  5. Aug 13, 1991 · Legacy: The Origins of Civilization is an awe-inspiring documentary series that takes viewers on a mesmerizing journey through time to explore the origins of some of the world's most influential civilizations.

    • Michael Wood
    • Athena
    • 6
  6. Mar 30, 2010 · In this profound and provocative documentary, historian Michael Wood travels the globe to trace the origins of six great civilizations. These ancient cultures offer surprising perspectives on today’s most urgent questions: What purpose does society serve?

    • DVD
  7. Aug 13, 1991 · Come along as charismatic historian Michael Wood (The Story of India) travels the globe to trace the origins of six great civilizations: Iraq, India, China, Egypt, Central America, and Western Europe.