Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World

TV Show · Documentary

Ancient Wisdom for the Modern World covers everything from ancient practices of gratitude, food practices, connection with nature, and more. You will learn to get back in touch with being human. Prince EA and a panel of experts provide tools to help you learn how-even in our distracted modern lives-we can slow down, focus our awareness, and cut out the things that don't contribute to our future.

2026 · 14m

EPISODE 1

Ancient Lessons for Life Today

We've made a lot of progress as a society, but we can still look to ancient times for some guidance and a dash of inspiration. Work your way through the broad contours of the course. Explore so-called "blue zones" and see how you can start "de-conveniencing" your own life.
EPISODE 2

Walk to Stay Grounded

Walking can do wonders for our mental and physical health. Explore the evolutionary biology, history, and philosophy behind the steps we take before exploring the intentional grounding technique. What is it? Where does it come from? And what can guest expert Francis Sanzaro teach us about connecting meaningfully with the terrains that lie underneath our feet?
EPISODE 3

Eat like Your Ancestors

The ancients took gut health seriously-so should we. Investigate different types of diets before zeroing in on the tried and true Mediterranean diet. Sit down with expert Shawn Stevenson to discuss good and bad foods. And finish by focusing on intermittent fasting, looking at its long history to its modern applications.
EPISODE 4

Return to Nature

With no movie theaters or shopping malls to frequent, ancient peoples turned to the natural landscapes available to them. See how cultures old and new valued and thought about nature throughout time. Examine the importance of light in wellness and sleep. And reunite with Francis Sanzaro to talk through ways you can better connect with the natural world in your life.
EPISODE 5

Maintain Meaningful Relationships

It's no secret that social connection matters. But did you know that strong, supportive friendships help us live longer, too? Explore how ancient views of love and companionship have endured over time, and finish with a conversation with professor and psychologist Marisa G. Franco about how we can forge and maintain quality friendships.
EPISODE 6

Find Your Flow

What is "flow" exactly, and how do we know when we've entered a "flow state"? Explore what ancient thinkers had to say about creative thinking and human performance. Investigate flow on the molecular and neurological level. And sit down with expert Steven Hotler to see how you can enter a flow mind state yourself.

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