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Original Series: 1. Survival
Andrew Marr sets off on an epic journey through 70,000 years of human history. Using dramatic reconstructions, documentary filming around the world and cutting-edge computer graphics, he reveals the decisive moments that shaped the world we live in today, telling stories we thought we knew and others we were never told.\n\nStarting with our earliest beginnings in Africa, Marr traces the story of our nomadic ancestors as they spread out around the world and settled down to become the first farmers and townspeople. He uncovers extraordinary handprints left in European caves nearly 30,000 years ago and shows how human ingenuity led to inventions which are still with us today. He also discovers how the first civilisations were driven to extremes to try to overcome the forces of nature, adapting and surviving against the odds, and reveals how everyday life in ancient Egypt had more in common with today's soap operas than might be imagined.
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Andrew Marr's History Of The World
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Andrew Marr's History Of The World
Original Series: 5. Age Of Plunder
In the fifth episode of this landmark series charting the story of human civilisation, Andrew Marr tells the story of Europe's rise from piracy to private enterprise. \n\nThe ex ...
21-08-2018
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Andrew Marr's History Of The World
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Andrew Marr presents a selection of stories from his History of the World, specially rewritten for key stage 3 pupils. He explores ten key events.
11-07-2014
BBC 2
Andrew Marr's History Of The World
Original Series: 2. Age Of Empire
In this episode, Andrew Marr tells the story of the first empires which laid the foundations for the modern world. \n\nFrom the Assyrians to Alexander the Great, conquerors ramp ...
31-07-2018
BBC 2
Andrew Marr's History Of The World
Original Series: 1. Survival
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