What can the past teach us about the present? 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. Each journey offers surprising perspectives on questions that matter today-about the environment, the individual, society, and spirituality.
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Michael Wood

Jesus: The Evidence
Jesus: The Evidence

Ancient Autopsy
Ancient Autopsy

Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World
Bettany Hughes' Treasures of the World

Byzantium: The Lost Empire
Byzantium: The Lost Empire

Alexander: The Making of a God
Alexander: The Making of a God

The True Story of Alexander the Great
The True Story of Alexander the Great

Math and the Rise of Civilization
Math and the Rise of Civilization

Everyday Life in Ancient Greece
Everyday Life in Ancient Greece

Tutankhamun: Allies & Enemies
Tutankhamun: Allies & Enemies

Athens: The Truth About Democracy
Athens: The Truth About Democracy

Le Long de la Muraille de Chine
Le Long de la Muraille de Chine

Romulus
Romulus