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Is Civilisations coming back?

Civilisations (2018–2018) — history on BBC iPlayer

The answer: Concluded March 1, 2018.
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Genre
History
Network / streamer
BBC iPlayer
Premiered
March 1, 2018
Ended
March 1, 2018
Runtime
~60 min per episode
TVMaze rating
7.2 / 10
1season
9episodes
7.2/ 10

About Civilisations

Civilisations ended on March 1, 2018, after its single season aired on BBC iPlayer.

The series was a documentary that examined the visual culture of societies from around the world. It showcased a variety of treasures and artworks, highlighting their cultural significance and artistic achievements. The show aimed to present a global perspective on history through the lens of art and material objects.

The program featured presenters Simon Schama, Mary Beard, and David Olusoga, and had a rating of 7.2 on TVMaze. Each episode had a runtime of 60 minutes, providing in-depth explorations of different cultural artifacts and their historical contexts.

Civilisations episode schedule

9 aired

Aired · 9

DateEp.Title
March 1, 2018 S1·E9 The Vital Spark
March 1, 2018 S1·E8 The Cult of Progress
March 1, 2018 S1·E7 Radiance
March 1, 2018 S1·E6 First Contact
March 1, 2018 S1·E5 The Triumph of Art
March 1, 2018 S1·E4 The Eye of Faith
March 1, 2018 S1·E3 Picturing Paradise
March 1, 2018 S1·E2 How Do We Look?
March 1, 2018 S1·E1 Second Moment of Creation

Civilisations cast