Matthew Collings :: This Is Civilisation ep.1 (1/5)

Episode 1: Ye Gods (2007)

Inspired by Lord Clark's landmark series, Civilisation, this four-part series follows artist and critic Matthew Collings as he makes a more personal selection of the greatest artistic moments and monuments of history.

From the ancient Greeks to modern times, Collings examines how they have shaped our world. In doing so, he is offering a unique perspective on today's social and political issues.

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Entertainment

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• Matthew
• Collings
• Civilisation

[alithegreen]

Matthew Collings is the man

[milehighcherrypie]

I will enjoy this series so much. Wonderful to see these videos; THANKS !!

[skyjuiceification]

pretentious brits.make my left ass cheek itch. but at least they ask questions that americans dont even formulate.

[LarryDavid90]

Does anyone know the first song in the introduction? Would be much appreciated.

[Elesparto]

The ancient Greeks were not white--they had no concept of this modern idea of white--they were Greeks an ethnic Mediterranean people...

[InsaneGreyNZ]

i cant get over that intro song,gotta have some droney Earth to set the mood haha

[EraserKneaded]

Hats off to Matthew Collings and to Simon Schama too. They both do a good job of delivering the facts, bringing out personalities, and adding some gentle humour. Education can be fun. Who'da thunk?