# Where to watch The Ascent of Civilization (2014) in the UK

> The Ascent of Civilization (2014) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can be bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 2014  
**Runtime:** 50 minutes per episode  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T22:57:43.699Z)  

## Synopsis

The Ascent Of Civilsations’, questions the myths and unravels age-old clichés about some ancient cultures. It examines their strange and sometimes amusing idiosyncrasies, gives fresh insights into who they really were, and provides a novel take on their societies, peppered with surprising new revelations. This is a new look at the Ancients that will change our perception of them.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Ascent%20of%20Civilization&i=instant-video)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Ascent%20of%20Civilization&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Ascent%20of%20Civilization&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Ascent of Civilization in the UK?**

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## Sources

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