Birth of Civilization

National Geographic journeys back 15,000 years to trace humankind’s incredible journey through time. Beginning with humanity’s exodus from the Ice Age and chronicling milestones such as hunter-gatherer, farmer, builder, and city organizer, Birth of Civilization reveals how humankind managed to survive and conquer the world.

Combining absorbing perspectives of an international team of experts with dramatic reenactments, the film explores the motivation of early humankind and its epic transformation to reveal the inspiring story of the invention of civilization.

Product Information

• Release Date: 2008
• Run Time:  Approx. 90 mins.
• Widescreen version

DVD Special Features

• Bonus Program: Tiny Hobbits: The Hobbit of Flores