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

TV Show · Documentary · History

Tantalizing clues are making historians rethink the sophistication of ancient cultures. Explore ancient cars, superships, Egyptian warfare, ancient robots and more.

2003 · 42m

8+

Starring Steve Truglia, Ephraim Mirvis, Adam Wojcik

Director Ben Mole, Stuart Clarke

EPISODE 1

Siege Of Troy

Modern technology, archaeology, and engineering are used to uncover the real story behind the Siege of Troy, a legend steeped in mystery for thousands of years.
EPISODE 2

Cars and Planes

Surprising archaeological finds lead historians to new conclusions about the underrated transportation technologies invented by ancient civilizations.
EPISODE 3

Machines Of The Gods

Great scholars such as Philon, Ctesibius, and Heron are enlisted by temples to create "magic" through a heavy mix of religion and science.
EPISODE 4

Superships

What do the recent discoveries of ancient ships say about the societies that created them and the techniques used in their construction?
EPISODE 5

Mega Machines

The discovery of two massive limestone coffins weighing over 3 tons leads archaeologist Guy Sanders to investigate how they were transported.
EPISODE 6

Egyptian Warfare

Though remembered mostly as a cultured civilization, new evidence reveals Egypt invested heavily in war technology. Some of these weapons were brand-new inventions and were used in massive battles.