Overview
Nigel Spivey reveals how the images which surround us today come from the ancient world. It's an epic journey spanning five continents and a hundred thousand years of history.
Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
Details
First Aired
2005-05-26
Status
Ended
Network
BBC Two
Type
Miniseries
Language
EN
Episodes
6
Cast
Nigel Spivey
Himself
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