What the Ancients Knew
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Play S1 E1This series journeys into the technological past that shaped our world. Travel back in time to understand the motivations behind early solutions and inventions. Much of the science and technology we consider to be "modern" was created by civilizations long ago.
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Season 1
6 episodes
- 1. The ChineseThe discoveries made by Chinese explorers that placed the nation at the forefront of technological advancementCC1 h 0 minMar 28, 2005
- 2. The EgyptiansThe ancient Egyptian people's obsession with making preparations for the afterlife, which led to the growth of an entire industry devoted to deathCC1 h 0 minMar 21, 2005
- 3. The GreeksAn insight into the technology and innovations developed in ancient Greece - considered to be the first civilisation - and how their discoveries are still used in modern times.CC1 h 0 minApr 24, 2005
- 4. IndiansExamining the cultural and technological contributions of the 700,000-year-old civilisation of ancient India - particularly their advanced knowledge of astronomyCC1 h 0 minMay 8, 2005
- 5. JapaneseThe technological innovations employed in modern Japan whose roots can be traced back to ancient timesCC1 h 0 minMay 1, 2005
- 6. The RomansHow the Romans' desire to rule over a unified and peaceful military empire influenced their early inventionsCC1 h 0 minMar 14, 2005
What the Ancients Knew
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This series journeys into the technological past that shaped our world. Travel back in time to understand the motivations behind early solutions and inventions. Much of the science and technology we consider to be "modern" was created by civilizations long ago.
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