Ancient humans create weapons of mass destruction, including death rays, cannons that use steam power, and troop ships.
Impressive technology allows ancient people to move huge, heavy objects. Roman forces at the siege of Masada shift an entire mountain.
Exploring ancient feats of engineering that defy explanation, including Stonehenge, pyramids and a super-sized dome.
Ancient warriors are armed with their own versions of cutting edge weapons and defences including machine guns, a Saxon super sword, and a Greek bullet proof vest.
Archimedes, Philon and other ancient geniuses pave the way for modern ingenious minds like Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein.
Power tools actually originate thousands of years ago, from automated stone-cutting devices to drills capable of cutting through even the hardest granite, and fire engines that can respond to and extinguish a fire.
Darius Arya
Self
Bettany Hughes
Mary-Ann Ochota
Hunter Ellis
Alan Gilchrist
Narrator