Civilisation

1. The Skin of Our Teeth

The next episode delves into the Dark Ages, examining the pivotal events and ...

2. The Great Thaw

The 12th century reaches its peak with the breathtaking creation of the iconi...

3. Romance and Reality

The next episode delves into the Gothic era, highlighting its remarkable arti...

4. Man: The Measure of all Things

In the next episode of "Civilization", Kenneth Clarke embarks on a journey to...

5. The Hero as Artist

Art historian Kenneth Clarke delves into Rome's 16th-century artistic treasur...

6. Protest and Communication

Kenneth Clarke delves into the Reformation in 16th century Germany, where Mar...

8. The Light of Experience

Kenneth Clarke explores the profound influence of light on 17th-century Dutch...

9. The Pursuit of Happiness

Kenneth Clarke explores the lavish and ornate world of Rococo, examining its ...

10. The Smile of Reason

The next episode explores the profound impact of the Enlightenment on Western...

11. The Worship of Nature

The next episode explores how 18th-century thinkers rethought their understan...

12. The Fallacies of Hope

In the next episode, Kenneth Clarke explores the tumultuous world of Romantic...

13. Heroic Materialism

The relentless pursuit of wealth and success has surprisingly given rise to a...