Season 1

01 Introduction Episode 130th April 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. 02 The Stone Age Episode 27th May 1989 03 The Harappan Civilization Episode 314th May 1989 04 The Iron Age Episode 421st May 1989 05 The Age of Codification Episode 528th May 1989 06 Ayurveda & Astronomy Episode 64th June 1989 07 Mathematics & Temple Architecture Episode 711th June 1989 08 Synthesis and Growth Episode 818th June 1989 09 Stagnation & a Changing World Episode 925th June 1989 10 Colonialism & the Industrial Revolution Episode 102nd July 1989 11 The Freedom Struggle & the Scientific Community Episode 119th July 1989 12 Independent India 1947 to the Present Episode 1216th July 1989 13 Retrospect & Prospect Episode 1323rd July 1989