Name: Ancient Discoveries
Released: 2003-12-21T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Steve Truglia, Ephraim Mirvis, Adam Wojcik

TV Show · Documentary · History

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.

2003 · 44m

Starring Steve Truglia, Ephraim Mirvis, Adam Wojcik

Director Ben Mole, Stuart Clarke

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.

43 min
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.

43 min
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.

43 min
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.

43 min
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.

42 min
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.

42 min