Before the State | From the Archives
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Rerun from the 2013 series Global Axess: Civilisation. David Wengrow, professor of archaeology, challenges our conventional understanding of civilisation and the assumption that it requires centralised rule. Drawing on ancient societies, he explores how we use concepts like “civilisation” to describe political structures that are neither universal nor inevitable, and how societies have organised themselves without centralised power. 00:00 Opening theme for From the Archives 00:40 Original opening sequence (in Swedish) 01:10 The full interview between David Wengrow and Thomas Gür begins ⎯⎯⎯ From the Archives revisits interviews with some of the greatest minds of our time, drawn from two decades of broadcasts on Axess Television. As we continue to look ahead, we also look back, rediscovering the ideas and conversations that have stood the test of time. This interview is a relevant revisit on the topic The Origins of Civilisation from Global Axess 2013: Civilisation, which featured conversations with experts on the definition, origin and development of civilisations. The interview is conducted by author Thomas Gür, and was recorded in 2013 in Avesta, Sweden, during the Engelsberg seminar Civilisation. It aired on Axess Television later that same year. Download our app for more interviews, insights and deep dives into the ideas shaping our world! Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/se/app/axess-television/id6746636694 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.axesstelevision.app&hl=sv See also Axess Television's website: https://www.axesstelevision.com/ Axess Television on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/axesstelevision/ Axess Television on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/axesstelevision
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