The First Eden
David Attenborough presents the history and natural history of the Mediterranean lands.
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Cast
Seasons
1.The Making of the Garden
08-03-198755mDavid Attenborough travels from France to Syria to explore the Mediterranean. The opener charts the creation of the sea's basin and surveys the area's wildlife, including chameleon...
2.The Gods Enslaved
15-03-198755mChanging attitudes toward animals. Included: the worship of bulls and birds in ancient Egypt; the use of animals in spectator sports during the Roman Empire. Also: a visit to Crete...
3.The Wastes of War
22-03-198755mDavid Attenborough visits Jordan, Spain, Italy and Malta. Included: the Arabs' passion for horses, which were the key to the spread of Islam in Spain; the devastation of forests in...
4.Strangers in the Garden
29-03-198755mHow pollution and exploitation, including oil spills and sewage dumping, have endangered wildlife and the Mediterranean terrain. Also: visits to areas where animals still live safe...
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