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Civilizations

The Lady of Brassempouy

This 25,000 year-old sculpture found in France represents the dawn of the idea of beauty.

Aired 04/17/2018 | Rating NR

Civilizations

The Lady of Brassempouy

Clip: Episode 1 | 1m 38sVideo has Closed Captions

This 25,000 year-old sculpture found in France represents the dawn of the idea of beauty.

Host Simon Schama argues this 25,000 year-old sculpture found in France represents the dawn of the idea of beauty.

Aired 04/17/2018 | Rating NR

The Cognitive Revolution

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The cognitive revolution stirred early humanity from its creative slumber. (1m 49s)

An Early Step on the Road to Civilization

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Cave paintings in Castillo Spain represent some of the first paintings made by humans. (1m 11s)

The Protector of Civilization

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A Syrian museum curator sacrificed his life trying to save artifacts in Palmrya. (2m 45s)

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