Evidence unearthed by historians suggests that ancient civilisations were more sophisticated than previously thought. Centuries-old theories and prototypes were significant determiners of modern technological advances.
EPISODE 1
Death Weapons of the East
Can Chi Warriors really kill a man with a single touch? Find out as we examine the oldest Eastern defences and weapons.
EPISODE 2
Impossible Naval Engineering
Relive the most extraordinary naval ambitions of antiquity and discover how naval engineering has led the way in technological advances.
EPISODE 3
Ancient Tank Tech
An elephant was a magnificent weapon of war. Discover how it dominated the battlefield for nearly 2,000 years. Plus, the secrets of other ancient armoury are revealed.
EPISODE 4
Ancient Torture Tech
The rack ripped bones apart, the `pear of anguish' tore a person's body cavity and the whip was used extensively by the Romans. Ancient torture techniques are revealed.
EPISODE 5
Ancient Mining Machines
Ancient Discoveries explores historical inventions and feats of engineering that were previously believed to have only been created in modern times.
EPISODE 6
Impossible Army Machines
Discover ancient army machines, including the ships used in the fiery siege of Tyre and the death yacht of Emperor Nero, built to kill his own mother.
Steve Truglia
Ephraim Mirvis
Adam Wojcik
Harry Sidebottom
Christopher Kelly
Sean Barrett
Phil Crowley
Ben Mole
Stuart Clarke
Ali McGrath
