TV series
How Art Made The World
2005, English, on BBC Two. Created by Nigel Spivey.
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
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2005
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Where to watch How Art Made The World
How Art Made The World is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E5: To Death and Back
Aired 24 June 2005
Seasons 1
Details
- First aired
- 26 May 2005
- Last aired
- 24 June 2005
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
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How Art Made The World: quick answers
Is How Art Made The World worth watching?
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How many seasons of How Art Made The World are there?
How Art Made The World has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is How Art Made The World finished?
Yes. How Art Made The World ended in 2005, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is How Art Made The World on?
How Art Made The World is streaming on Britbox and BBC Select in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
How Art Made The World parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like How Art Made The World?
If you liked How Art Made The World, try The Reluctant Traveller with Eugene Levy, Mysteries at the Museum, History 101.
Who created How Art Made The World?
How Art Made The World was created by Nigel Spivey and stars Nigel Spivey.