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- S1 E1 - Siege Of TroyJanuary 22, 200745minModern 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.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E2 - Cars and PlanesJanuary 29, 200745minSurprising archaeological finds lead historians to new conclusions about the underrated transportation technologies invented by ancient civilizations.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E2 - Cars & PlanesJanuary 29, 200745minSurprising archaeological finds lead historians to new conclusions about the underrated transportation technologies invented by ancient civilizations.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E3 - Machines Of The GodsFebruary 5, 200745minGreat scholars such as Philon, Ctesibius, and Heron are enlisted by temples to create "magic" through a heavy mix of religion and science.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E4 - SupershipsFebruary 12, 200745minWhat do the recent discoveries of ancient ships say about the societies that created them and the techniques used in their construction?Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E5 - Mega MachinesFebruary 19, 200745minThe discovery of two massive limestone coffins weighing over 3 tons leads archaeologist Guy Sanders to investigate how they were transported.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E6 - Egyptian WarfareFebruary 26, 200745minThough remembered mostly as a cultured civilization, new evidence reveals that Egypt invested heavily in war technology. Some of these weapons were brand-new inventions and were used in massive battles.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E6 - Egyptian WarfareFebruary 26, 200745minThough remembered mostly as a cultured civilization, new evidence reveals that Egypt invested heavily in war technology. Some of these weapons were brand-new inventions and were used in massive battles.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E7 - Chinese WarfareMarch 5, 200745minMany of our modern military innovations stem from ancient China. From automated crossbows to siege machines, from gunpowder to a rocket-powering substance, we uncover the secrets of China's most awe-inspiring weaponry.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E7 - Chinese WarfareMarch 5, 200745minMany of the modern military innovations we take for granted all stem from ancient China. It was the Chinese who invented gunpowder.Free trial of A&E Crime Central
- S1 E8 - Machines IIIMarch 26, 200745minExplore the remarkable stories behind China's invention of myriad ingenious devices, including cosmic machines, hydraulic hammers, and water-controlled clocks.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E9 - RobotsApril 16, 200745minDid the ancients actually use robotic devices? Temple doors, a girl servant, roaring lions, and singing birds are just a few of the devices we'll attempt to reconstruct.Subscribe to A&E Crime Central or HISTORY Vault
- S1 E10 - Machines Of The EastApril 23, 200745minDiscover the ancient Islamic world's most influential engineer, a prolific writer and talented craftsman named Al-Jazari, as his most important inventions are recreated.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E11 - Ancient Super NaviesFebruary 3, 200845minUsing the latest scientific techniques, our team of modelmakers, underwater detectives, and elite naval commandos investigate lethal weaponry of the past to solve the greatest mysteries of the ancient world's naval technology.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E12 - Impossible Naval EngineeringOctober 29, 200845minThere's little room for errors at sea. Relive the most extraordinary Naval ambitions of antiquity, from Nero's collapsible death yacht to Greek chemical bomb fire ships.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E13 - Ancient Super BallisticsFebruary 10, 200845minThe science and technology of ballistics dates back thousands of years to the ancient world. Using state-of-the-art forensic techniques, firearms experts reveal the power and range of ancient bullets, rockets, and bombs.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E14 - Ancient Death MachinesFebruary 24, 200845minFrom apocalyptic skyscraper siege machines to ancient landmines and flamethrowers, most of today's lethal weapons have origins in inventions driven by one purpose: war.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E15 - Ancient New YorkMarch 9, 200847minNew York's towering skyline and world-leading technology have made it the ultimate city, yet breathtaking new discoveries reveal that the blueprints for this megametropolis were in fact laid thousands of years ago.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E16 - Death Weapons of the EastMarch 9, 200845minLearn about deadly weapons such as the staff, ermei, and crossbow; find out if Chi warriors can really kill a man with a single touch; and investigate the ability of Eastern warriors to withstand pain.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E17 - Ancient Torture TechNovember 12, 200845minThroughout history man has gone to great lengths to develop the technology of torture. Historians, doctors, model makers, and virtual reality artists reveal the startling torture technologies of the ancient world.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E18 - Ancient Tank TechNovember 5, 200845minWhat exactly was the ancient weapon engineered to stop an onslaught of bullets, elephants, and cavalry? Watch as experts and archaeological digs reveal new evidence into this invention.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E19 - Ancient Mining MachinesNovember 19, 200845minThe Romans created a hydraulic mining system that blew millions of tons of material away. Ancient sappers dug under walls to bring a whole castle down. What technologies and techniques made these feats possible?Free trial of HISTORY Vault
- S1 E20 - Impossible Army MachinesNovember 30, 200845minExplore the ways in which the amazing successes and stunning failures of ancient military engineers have directly affected the weapons and tactics used by the armed forces today.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E21 - Lost Science of the BibleDecember 14, 200845minMight the stories of the Bible have their basis in ancient scientific fact? Discover the tech of the sling that brought down Goliath, learn how fire can be created from water, and watch the Ark of the Covenant levitate.This video is currently unavailable
- S1 E22 - Mega-Structures of the DeepJanuary 27, 200845minOur modern landscapes are littered with the remains of ancient superstructures. Now, cutting-edge archaeology reveals that this century's most exciting discoveries might actually lie at the bottom of the ocean.Free trial of HISTORY Vault
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- Producers
- Ben MoleMike Stiller
- Cast
- Phil CrowleyRichard WindleyBettany HughesChristopher KellySean BarrettAndrew LambertMeirion TrowHarry SidebottomStephen KembleIan Mullins
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- History
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