Footprints Of Civilisation, Art And Culture
Season 1, Episode 6
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Visit ancient architectural wonders and investigate how the Persians, Egyptians, Greeks and Romans accomplished their design and constructions without access to modern tools.
Science And TechnologyExplore the science and technology breakthroughs that have contributed to modern society, from the wheel's invention to the Incas' knowledge of the stars.
SocietyFrom Lao Tzu, Confucius and Mencius to Plato and Aristotle, pick the brains of the great philosophers who have radically changed the way ordinary people have lived.
AgricultureWhat do the plans to terraform Mars and the ancient Egyptians' irrigation of the River Nile have in common? Find out why no agriculture would mean no culture at all.
CommunicationThe need for expression goes to the core of human identity. Take a trip from communication's origins to the creation of the first alphabet and the earliest known newspaper.
Art And CultureRenaissance painters sought to equal the art of the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans thousands of years earlier. What will future generations make of today's art?
- About this episode
- Renaissance painters sought to equal the art of the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans thousands of years earlier. What will future generations make of today's art?
- CrewMax Serio (Director), Radek Houska (Director)
- GenreFactual
- Seasons1
- ChannelSky History