First Civilizations (2018)

Documentary · History · War

Using the latest in archaeology, anthropology and genetics, this series tells the story of where the modern world began. Incorporating studies of artifacts, renowned sites of archaeological interest and interviews with leading experts, it moves around the geographic zones of the world, exploring how and why civilization first sparked into life.

IMDb rating: 6.9 (82 votes)
Episode average: 6.2 -0.7 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

Kerry Shale Self - Narrator (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

6.20 avg 4 episodes 6.4 → 5.9 53 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	War	6.4	23
2	Religion	6.1	20
3	Cities	6.4	20
4	Trade	5.9	15