The First War for Western Civilization
TV series
The First War for Western Civilization
2016, English. Created by Stanislaw Karpinski.
The Greco-Persian War was pivotal in the creation of the modern world - yet all that is generally remembered are the 300 Spartans at Thermopylae. This documentary examines the whole history, from the Ionian Revolt (497BC) to the Peace of Callias (449BC), and also covers the legacies of the war - including Democracy.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 41 min
- Status
- Ended in 2016
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The First War for Western Civilization is streaming on fuboTV, PBS Documentaries, and The Great Courses in India.
Availability in India as of 10 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E8: Aftermath and Legacy
Aired 25 March 2016
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 25 March 2016
- Last aired
- 25 March 2016
- Language
- English
- Country
- Australia, Greece
- Type
- Miniseries
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The First War for Western Civilization: quick answers
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How many seasons of The First War for Western Civilization are there?
The First War for Western Civilization has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 41 minutes each.
Is The First War for Western Civilization finished?
Yes. The First War for Western Civilization ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The First War for Western Civilization on?
The First War for Western Civilization is streaming on fuboTV, PBS Documentaries, and The Great Courses in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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What shows are like The First War for Western Civilization?
If you liked The First War for Western Civilization, try The Civil War, World War II in Colour, WWII in HD.
Who created The First War for Western Civilization?
The First War for Western Civilization was created by Stanislaw Karpinski and stars Patrick Frost, Michael Scott, Roger Newcombe.