civilization

Describes the English, Spanish, French, and Dutch settlers' motivations for coming to the New World, the daily lives of each group, and their contributions to the development of American society.

Looks at the history and culture of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia including the Sumerians, the Babylonians, and the Assyrians.

Archaeologist Arizona Smith leads an exploration of ancient Rome, discussing the city of Pompeii, early Rome, the Roman Empire, urban growth, and Hadrian's Wall, and examining what it was like to live in ancient Rome, with information on children's activities, food, and athletes.

Surveys the history and culture of ancient Greece, discussing the city of Athens, visiting the Acropolis and Parthenon, and looking at decorated terra-cotta pottery.

Visits the history and culture of ancient Egypt; looking at the pyramids, temples, hieroglyphs, art and culture.

Explores the history and civilization of Latin America by examining the mix of people that traveled to the New World.

Follow the lives of two boys, both 11 and living in Kenya.

Tells the story of ancient Rome in the first century, based on the experiences, memories, and writings of emperors, slaves, poets, plebeians, and others who lived in the vast empire.

Actor Liam Neeson hosts an exploration of the history of ancient Greek civilization as seen through the lives of its heroes, with reconstructions and re-creations of significant locations and events.

Visits the Great Wall of China, the Summer Palace, the Forbidden City, and Pingyao, exploring ancient China's architecture, art, history, and culture.