Previews + Extras
The Enuma Elis
S1 E1 - 1m 45s
Get a glimpse into the Enuma Elis, the Babylonian myth that is the earliest surviving complete creation story.
Celestial Alignment
S1 E1 - 2m 3s
Astronomer Phil Plait explains how ancient civilizations used the skies to accurately align their buildings to the points of the compass.
The Story of Icarus
S1 E1 - 3m 5s
Ancient Skies recounts the Ancient Greek myth of Icarus, who flew too close to the sun, through detailed animation.
Episode 1 Preview | Gods and Monsters
S1 E1 - 30s
In this episode we explore the origins of our relationship with the skies. From our earliest ancestors we discover how we used the skies to navigate and tell time, and how we gave religious significance to the things we saw in it. We finish on the cusp of a revolution that gave birth to modern science.
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