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Foundations of the West

2024 · 1 season

A slow, talk-heavy tour of ancient ruins and ideas, more like a filmed seminar than a journey.

Created by
Jonathan Hay
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Jordan B. Peterson, Ben Shapiro, Spencer Klavan
Overview
Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and esteemed colleagues explore ancient cities that shaped the West. Through insightful discussions and visits to iconic sites, they uncover the profound legacies of these civilizations and their lasting impact on the modern world.

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Created by
Jonathan Hay
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Jordan B. Peterson, Ben Shapiro, Spencer Klavan
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    • faith
    • power
    • art
    • identity
    • trauma
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    Audience
    adult
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    • true story
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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Created by
    Jonathan Hay
    Starring
    Jordan B. Peterson, Ben Shapiro, Spencer Klavan, Jonathan Pageau, Bishop Robert E. Barron
    Length
    1 seasons, 5 episodes
    Network
    DailyWire+
    Languages
    English

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