This powerful DVD collection brings the past to vivid new life as it tells the story of the great ancient civilizations. Informative and entertaining, these programs feature new footage from all around the world. Re-creations and reconstructions combine with expert commentary and analyses to provide new insights into these ancient peoples.
The Story Of Civilization travels to the great empires of Greece, Egypt and Rome. It travels to the Far East, to the Americas, to the land of the fearsome Vikings and to the mysterious island of ancient Britian. This unique series is an invaluable addition to the collection of those interested in learning about the days of antiquity.
This series includes The First Empires, Romans and Barbarians, The Eastern Empires, The Americas, The Celtic World and The Viking Age.
This fascinating episode journeys to the first great empires of Greece and Egypt to provide a superb overview of everyday life as it was more than 3,000 years ago. The program explores the society and culture of both empires, looks at the myths and legends that surrounds them, and visits the ancient sites that provide us with so much of our knowledge today.
The mighty legions of Rome marched all over Europe to chase glory and conquer lands for their Emperor. This is the story of the Roman invasion of Britain, the weapons and tactics that made the legions so feared and the culture that has endured to the present day.
The early empires of the east are perhaps the most fascinating of all ancient civilizations, especially the society and culture of Japan. This episode explores the truth behind these ancient people, looking particularly at the cult of the samurai and the empire's martial arts.
Sun gods, human sacrifice and sacred beasts all played their part in the world of the Aztecs. This revealing program explores the mysterious history of the Mayans and tells the fascinating story of the Native Americans.
The world of the ancient Celts is surrounded by more mysteries than almost any other. This program visits ancient Britain to find a world dominated by death and religion, druids and priests. It also explores the complex Celtic tribal structure and explains the fascinating facts behind a great warrior civilization.
There was a time when the sight of a Viking long ship on the horizon struck terror into the hearts of enemies everywhere. This program explains why the Viking reputation for pillage and plunder was so well-earned. It also highlights some of the lesser-known aspects of Viking life, including their remarkable religions, arts and crafts.
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
- Format: Box set, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC
- Language (Original Language): English
- Region Code: 1
- Release Date: 2006-08-29
- Running Time: 300 minutes
