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Ancient Discoveries - Season 1

Series: Ancient Discoveries
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Episodes
7
Rating
TVPG
Year
2008
Language
English
Publisher
History

About

In the ancient texts of Homer and on the walls of Egyptian tombs lie exciting clues that are causing historians to rethink just how sophisticated centuries-old societies were. This eye-opening series filmed on location and using brilliant computer animation will change the way you think about the past.

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Episodes

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1. Death Weapons of the East

45m

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The oldest known weapon is the staff. Watch with surprising results a comparison test between a staff and a shotgun. Learn about the ermei--a deadly Chinese underwater attack weapon.

2. Impossible Naval Engineering

45m

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Naval engineering has led the way in technological advances through all History.

3. Ancient Tank Tech

45m

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Amazingly, the Ancients understood the principles of the modern tank.

4. Ancient Torture Tech

45m

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Throughout history man has gone to great lengths to develop the technology of torture. Learn about a new discovery that proves victim's bones were snapped apart on the rack.

5. Ancient Mining Machines

45m

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The Romans created a hydraulic mining system that literally blew millions of tons of material away and ancient sappers dug under mega walls and brought a whole castle down. But how was this possible?

6. Impossible Army Machines

45m

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The amazing successes and stunning failures of ancient military engineers have directly affected the weapons and tactics we use today.

Extended Details

  • Closed CaptionsEnglish

Artists

Phil Crowleyactor