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Episode 2 Preview | Religion
S1 E2 - 30s
Discover the secret to the stability and cohesion of Ancient Egypt: religion. When people share a core set of beliefs, they are more likely to identify as one. That was true for the first civilizations and it’s just as true today.
Kings Become Gods
S1 E2 - 2m 22s
In Ancient Egypt, at the site of Nekhen, kings were recognized as living gods.
Nabta Playa
S1 E2 - 3m
Nabta Playa, 10 square miles of stones, was a religious monument where people could come together to worship.
Ritual
S1 E2 - 3m 42s
Anthropologist Dimitris Xygalatas records the ritual of Sufis in Istanbul to see how the physical experience affects their bodies.
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