Ancient Discoveries

Season 2

The remarkable story of Ancient inventions.

Where to Watch Ancient Discoveries • Season 2

3 Episodes

  • Warfare
    E1
    WarfareWarfare technology is examined, including the Helepolis, a square fortified tower on wheels; and "Greek Fire," an incendiary liquid that stuck to people and objects and couldn't be extinguished with water.
  • Ships
    E2
    ShipsThe lake Nemi ships, large Roman vessels that were salvaged from the lake in the 1930s and burned in 1944, are discussed, including technological discoveries from the ships.
  • Machines II
    E3
    Machines IIAncient mechanical devices are examined: A jar that appears to be an electric battery, a flour mill in France that is run by waterwheels, and Archimedes use of solar power to defeat the Romans.
  • Sean Barrett

 

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