Season 1 Episodes
1. Introduction
April 30th, 1989
The episode sets up the intent of the films. We are introduced to the characters and narrators and understand the methods of knowing the past through material evidence. A glimpse of things to come, places to be visited and questions that will be explored are discussed.
2. The Stone Age
May 7th, 1989
3. The Harappan Civilization
May 14th, 1989
4. The Iron Age
May 21st, 1989
5. The Age of Codification
May 28th, 1989
6. Ayurveda & Astronomy
June 4th, 1989
7. Mathematics & Temple Architecture
June 11th, 1989
8. Synthesis and Growth
June 18th, 1989
9. Stagnation & a Changing World
June 25th, 1989
10. Colonialism & the Industrial Revolution
July 2nd, 1989
11. The Freedom Struggle & the Scientific Community
July 9th, 1989
12. Independent India 1947 to the Present
July 16th, 1989
13. Retrospect & Prospect
July 23rd, 1989
