First Civilizations

Religion

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.

Religion

53m 39s

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.

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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: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Kings Become Gods

    S1 E2 - 2m 22s

    In Ancient Egypt, at the site of Nekhen, kings were recognized as living gods.

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    Nabta Playa

    S1 E2 - 3m

    Nabta Playa, 10 square miles of stones, was a religious monument where people could come together to worship.

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    Ritual

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    Anthropologist Dimitris Xygalatas records the ritual of Sufis in Istanbul to see how the physical experience affects their bodies.

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