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The Lady of Brassempouy
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This 25,000 year-old sculpture found in France represents the dawn of the idea of beauty.
Host Simon Schama argues this 25,000 year-old sculpture found in France represents the dawn of the idea of beauty.
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The Lady of Brassempouy
Clip: Episode 1 | 1m 38sVideo has Closed Captions
Host Simon Schama argues this 25,000 year-old sculpture found in France represents the dawn of the idea of beauty.
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An Early Step on the Road to Civilization
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Cave paintings in Castillo Spain represent some of the first paintings made by humans. (1m 11s)
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A Syrian museum curator sacrificed his life trying to save artifacts in Palmrya. (2m 45s)
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