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Ancient Worlds (2010)

TV Series ★ 9.0 60 min

Documentary

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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Released
November 10, 2010
Runtime
60 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt1777715
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Studio
BBC Productions

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Cast

Richard Miles Richard Miles Himself - Presenter

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Frequently asked questions

What is Ancient Worlds about?
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.
Who stars in Ancient Worlds?
Ancient Worlds stars Richard Miles.
When was Ancient Worlds released?
Ancient Worlds is a 2010 documentary series.
Where can I watch Ancient Worlds?
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