
The Cradles of Culture
An exploration of the world’s ancient sites, where history comes alive as we remember humanity’s sacred memories through artifacts.
StarringJohn BarefieldMark Griffith
Directed byEugene ShepherdLászló Balassa
Season 1

S01:E01 - Damascus, Aleppo, Bosra, Palmyra, Krak Des Chevaliers
Experience the stunning World Heritage Sites of the Middle East, including Palmyra.

S01:E02 - Cesky Krumlov and Holasovice
Historical treasures abound in Cesky Krumlov, a city of great diversity located in the southern region of the of the Czech Republic.

S01:E03 - Madagascar Rainforest and Ambohimanga
Discover the royal hill and traditional fortified settlement of Ambohimanga, a sacred mound strongly associated with Madagascar’s national identity.

S01:E04 - Baalbek and Anjar
Known as "City of the Sun" in Roman times, Baalbek is known for having the best-preserved Roman temple in the world, the Temple of Bacchus.

S01:E05 - Petra and Quseir 'Amra
Petra was once the flourishing capital of the Nabataeans, and a journey here is one you will not soon forget.

S01:E06 - Mont Saint Michel and Nancy Palaces
Experience the legendary delights of Normandy’s Mont-Saint-Michel island, and the Palace of the Dukes of Lorraine in Nancy, France.

S01:E07 - Borobudur and Prambanan
Join us on an incredible journey to Indonesia where we will be transported to the very center of the beautiful history of this region.

S01:E08 - Sighisoara
The famous Italian Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini wrote admiringly about the medieval city of Sighisoara.

S01:E09 - Jerusalem, Acre, Masada
The center of modern Jerusalem is home to several major sites of key religious importance for Jews, Muslims, and Christians.

S01:E10 - Norwegian Fjords, Bryggen, and Urnes
Geirangerfjord and Naeroyfjord are two of Norway’s most spectacular fjords carved by glaciers during the last Ice Age.

S01:E11 - Florence, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano
Tuscany, Italy is a land of lush vineyards, olive groves, and slender cypress trees.

S01:E12 - Holloko and Pecs
In Hungarian, Holloko, the name of a Palóc ethnographic village in Northern Hungary, means “raven stone.”
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