Episode 2 Preview | Religion
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Learn why every successful civilization needs a narrative — a shared set of beliefs.
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
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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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Clip: Ep2 | 2m 22s | In Ancient Egypt, at the site of Nekhen, kings were recognized as living gods. (2m 22s)
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Clip: Ep2 | 3m | Nabta Playa became a religious monument where people could gather and worship. (3m)
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Clip: Ep2 | 3m 42s | Explore how rituals bring people together. (3m 42s)
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