This series tells the story of the birth and flourishing of civilisation in the Middle East and its huge influence on the West. From the foundation of science, monotheism, commerce, justice, civil rights and artistic expression - look Eastward. The series contends that history that starts from an ancient Greek perspective distorts the true path of civilisation. For crucial phases in world history, the political, economic and cultural centre was the Middle East.
Show Info
Network: ARTE
(2012 -
2012)
Schedule: Saturdays
(50 min)
Status: Ended
Show Type:
Documentary
Episodes ordered: 7 episodes
(waiting for more votes)
Previous Episode
The Ottomans and the West
Episode 1x07; Nov 17, 2012
Previous Episodes
Episode Name | Airdate | Trailer |
---|---|---|
1x07: The Ottomans and the West | Nov 17, 2012 | |
1x06: The Rise of the Ottomans | Nov 10, 2012 | |
1x05: The Asian Crucible | Nov 3, 2012 |
Cast
Extra Details
Also known as:
- De l'orient à l'occident ( France)
- Morgenland und Abendland ( Germany)
- С Востока на Запад ( Russian Federation)
- Från öst till väst - Mellanösterns historia ( Sweden)