Ancient Discoveries
History|2002|GTantalising clues are making historians rethink the sophistication of ancient cultures. Explore ancient cars, superships, Egyptian warfare, ancient robots and more.
Episode 1: Computing
Episode 1: Computing
The remarkably advanced technology of the ancient world comes under the spotlight, beginning with how the Greeks developed calculating machines more than 2,000 years ago
The remarkably advanced technology of the ancient world comes under the spotlight, beginning with how the Greeks developed calculating machines more than 2,000 years ago
Episode 2: Galen, Doctor to the Gladiators
The remarkably advancements of the ancient world comes under the spotlight, including Galen who performed brain surgery 2,000 years ahead of his time.
The remarkably advancements of the ancient world comes under the spotlight, including Galen who performed brain surgery 2,000 years ahead of his time.
Episode 3: Heron of Alexandria
The remarkably advancements of the ancient world comes under the spotlight, including Heron's strange robotic inventions, which were famed throughout the ancient world.
The remarkably advancements of the ancient world comes under the spotlight, including Heron's strange robotic inventions, which were famed throughout the ancient world.