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All Episodes of What the Ancients Knew

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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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Season 1

  • The Chinese
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    The Chinese

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 3/28/2005

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Egyptians
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    The Egyptians

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 3/21/2005

    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

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Greeks
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    The Greeks

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/24/2005

    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

    Writer: Unknown

  • Indians
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    Indians

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/8/2005

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • Japanese
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    Japanese

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/1/2005

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown

  • The Romans
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    The Romans

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 3/14/2005

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

    Director: Unknown

    Writer: Unknown