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The Harvest of the Seasons

In the long spring following the Ice Ages man develops agriculture and domesticates animals, imposing his will on wild wheat and horses. With the Neolithic cultivators come the mounted Nomads, the predators, and the roots of human warfare. Shot largely in central Iran.

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  • Originally Aired May 12, 1973
  • Runtime 50 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-G
  • Network BBC Two
  • Created October 2, 2021 by
    Qumis
  • Modified October 2, 2021 by
    Qumis
Name Type Role
Jacob Bronowski Writer
Dr. Jacob Bronowski Guest Star