Ancient Worlds (Blu ray, 2010)

Ancient Worlds is a six-part odyssey from the first cities of Mesopotamia to the Christianization of the Roman Empire with archaeologist and historian Richard Miles at the helm. The series tells the story of what Richard argues is mankind's greatest achievement civilization. The series offers an epic sweep of history against a panorama of stunning locations and bold propositions about the origins of human society. In the 21st century we might fondly imagine that it is humankind's natural state to live together in communities that extend beyond blood ties.