Ancient Skies

Gods and Monsters

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.

Gods and Monsters

55m 15s

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.

Previews + Extras

  • The Enuma Elis: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    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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