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The Second Moment of Creation
Examine the formative role of art and the creative imagination in the forging of humanity itself. Images and artifacts found in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia and South America testify to the urge to develop civilizations. Liev Schreiber narrates.
Episode Clips
The Protector of Civilization
A Syrian museum curator sacrificed his life trying to save artifacts in Palmrya.
An Early Step on the Road to Civilization
Cave paintings in Castillo Spain represent some of the first paintings made by humans.
The Lady of Brassempouy
This 25,000 year-old sculpture found in France represents the dawn of the idea of beauty.
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