Historian Michael Wood's documentary series travels the globe to trace the origins of the tools and lifestyles that led to organized civilization. Wood visits the sites of the world's first cities, as well as early empires such as India and China. Episode 1: Iraq: Cradle of Civilization Episode 2: India: Empire of the Spirit Episode 3: China: The Mandate of Heaven Episode 4: Egypt: The Habit of Civilization Episode 5: Central America: The Burden of Time Episode 6: Europe: The Barbarian West