CinemaOSSeries · 1991 · 1 Season

Legacy - The Origins of Civilization

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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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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
August 13, 1991
Last aired
September 24, 1991
Seasons
1
Episodes
6
Network
ITV1

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Michael Wood

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