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Civilisation

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Travelling from the Eurasian steppes to the sites of early civilisations, Dr Amanda Foreman explores how early civilisations dealt with the roles and status of women.

50 minutes

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Sun 29 Nov 201520:10GMT
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Credits

PresenterAmanda Foreman
WriterAmanda Foreman
Executive ProducerEmma Hindley
ProducerHugo Macgregor
DirectorHugo Macgregor

Broadcasts

  • Sat 28 Nov 201501:10GMT
    BBC News Channel except BBC News North America, BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
  • Sat 28 Nov 201515:10GMT
    BBC News Channel except BBC News North America, BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
  • Sun 29 Nov 201509:10GMT
    BBC News Channel except BBC News North America, BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
  • Sun 29 Nov 201520:10GMT
    BBC News Channel except BBC News North America, BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD