Ancient Worlds (2010)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Ancient Worlds
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Britbox, BBC Select | — | — |
| United Kingdom | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Britbox, BBC Select | — | — |
| Germany | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
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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. Ancient Worlds is a Documentary series, first aired on 2010-11-10, 1 season and 6 episodes.
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In the United States, Ancient Worlds streams on Britbox and BBC Select. The table on this page lists 3 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Cast
- Richard Miles as Himself - Presenter
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Sources
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