First Civilizations

The history of the first civilizations, including Mesoamerica, the Middle East and the Indus Valley, and how and why early humans created villages, towns, cities and states.

Schedule

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    First Civilizations

    War

    Monday
    Jan 5

    1 Hour

    The process of "destructive creation" -- how war destroys lives but creates civilization.

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