East Meets West: The Birth Of Civilization (2014)

Recent findings in the Middle East have radically changed our understanding of the birth of mankind and the spread of civilization across the globe. Join us on a 12,000-year journey uncovering how this region became a vital link between continents and lead the world's religious, scientific, and cultural enlightenment. On-location excavations and expert testimonies bring to life this epic journey of discovery from the East to the West.

• First Air Date: 2014-09-29
• Last Air Date: 2014-10-20
• Total Seasons: 1
• Total Episodes: 4
• Episode Runtime: 60 min.
• Network: Smithsonian Channel
• Director: John Fothergill