Where to stream

The Ascent of Civilization

20142 seasonsTV SeriesDocumentary

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…

Where to watch

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

The Carthaginians

Jan 1, 2016

The Germanic people

Jan 8, 2016

The Arabs

Jan 15, 2016

More like this

Steel Buddies – Stahlharte Geschäfte

Never Ever Do This at Home!

2012 · 8.5

Dig Deeper: The Disappearance of Birgit Meier

2021 · 7.2

The Cuba Libre Story

2015 · 6.6

FC Bayern - Behind the Legend

The Ascent of Civilization — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ascent of Civilization?

The Ascent of Civilization is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Ascent of Civilization on Netflix?

No, The Ascent of Civilization is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is The Ascent of Civilization on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Ascent of Civilization is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Ascent of Civilization for free?

The Ascent of Civilization is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Ascent of Civilization?

The Ascent of Civilization has 2 seasons in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2016.

Are all episodes of The Ascent of Civilization out yet?

Yes — all 6 episodes across 2 seasons of The Ascent of Civilization are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 3 of The Ascent of Civilization?

No — The Ascent of Civilization ended after 2 seasons, so there is no Season 3.