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The Best Episodes of What the Ancients Knew

Every episode of What the Ancients Knew ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of What the Ancients Knew!

This series journeys into the technological past that shaped our world. Travel back in time to understand the motivations behind early solutions and inventions. Much of the science and technology we consider to be "modern"

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    What the Ancients Knew Season 1 Episode 1 - The Chinese
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    #1 - The Chinese

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    The discoveries made by Chinese explorers that placed the nation at the forefront of technological advancement

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. What the Ancients Knew Season 1 Episode 2 - The Egyptians
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    #2 - The Egyptians

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    The ancient Egyptian people's obsession with making preparations for the afterlife, which led to the growth of an entire industry devoted to death

    Director:Unknown
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  3. What the Ancients Knew Season 1 Episode 3 - The Greeks
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    #3 - The Greeks

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    An insight into the technology and innovations developed in ancient Greece - considered to be the first civilisation - and how their discoveries are still used in modern times.

    Director:Unknown
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  4. What the Ancients Knew Season 1 Episode 4 - Indians
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    #4 - Indians

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    Examining the cultural and technological contributions of the 700,000-year-old civilisation of ancient India - particularly their advanced knowledge of astronomy

    Director:Unknown
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  5. What the Ancients Knew Season 1 Episode 5 - Japanese
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    #5 - Japanese

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    The technological innovations employed in modern Japan whose roots can be traced back to ancient times

    Director:Unknown
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  6. What the Ancients Knew Season 1 Episode 6 - The Romans
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    #6 - The Romans

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    How the Romans' desire to rule over a unified and peaceful military empire influenced their early inventions

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"The Chinese" is the best rated episode of "What the Ancients Knew". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/28/2005. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Egyptians".