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title: "The Ascent of Civilization"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-ascent-of-civilization-2014"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 113012
imdb_id: "tt31834733"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 6
runtime_minutes: 50
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Ascent of Civilization (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-ascent-of-civilization-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Source [1]: Title: The Ascent of Civilization (2014). Genre: Documentary. Synopsis: Questions myths and unravels age-old clichés about some ancient cultures. Examines strange and sometimes amusing idiosyncrasies. Gives fresh insights into who they really were. Provides a novel take on their societies with surprising new revelations. New look at the Ancients.
Source [2]: Title: The Ascent of Civilization (TV Series 2014- ). Description: A fresh look at three ancient trailblazer cultures that have shaped all of our lives.
Source [3]: Title: The Ascent of Civilization (2014-2016). Mentions cast and crew exist.
Title: The Ascent of Civilization.
Year: 2014.
Format: TV Series / Documentary.
Content: Questions myths and unravels age-old clichés about ancient cultures. Examines strange and sometimes amusing idiosyncrasies. Provides fresh insights into who they

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Ascent of Civilization online?
The Ascent of Civilization is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Ascent of Civilization worth watching?
The Ascent of Civilization holds a community rating of 0.0/10. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

### Q: How many seasons and episodes are in The Ascent of Civilization, and how long does it take to binge?
The Ascent of Civilization spans 2 seasons and 6 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 5 hours (at an average of 50 minutes per episode).

### Q: Which episodes of The Ascent of Civilization are essential mytharc vs. filler?
Our interactive episode classifier tags all episodes of The Ascent of Civilization by narrative importance: Crucial Mytharc (season premieres, finales, and canon turning points), Character Core, and Side Quest / Filler. Use our interactive checklist above to filter out standalone detours.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Ascent of Civilization — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/113012)
- [The Ascent of Civilization (TV Series 2014– ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31834733/)
- [The Ascent of Civilization (2014-2016) - Full Cast and Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/the-ascent-of-civilization/tIMinDmUzpz6bDtOvurkc6/credits/)

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