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First Civilizations

Religion

Learn why every successful civilization needs a narrative—a shared set of beliefs.

05/01/2018 | Expires 05/02/2028 | Rating TV-PG

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Religion
First Civilizations

Religion

Episode 2 | 53m 39sVideo has Audio Description, Closed Captions

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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First Civilizations

Religion

Episode 2 | 53m 39sVideo has Audio Description, Closed Captions

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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