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| Country: | USA |
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| Seasons: | 6 |
| Episodes: | 42 |
| Episode duration: | 1 h 0 min |
Description:
Ancient Discoveries premiered on The History Channel in 2003, exploring ancient technologies. The series proposed that many modern inventions have surprising roots in the past, sometimes lost and later rediscovered. Building on a 2005 special about Roman innovations like the Antikythera mechanism, the show broadened its scope to include Egypt, China, East Asia, and the Islamic world. Produced by Wild Dream Films in Cardiff, UK, Ancient Discoveries combined location footage from around the globe with insights from archaeologists, historical artifacts, computer-generated reconstructions, dramatized scenes, and practical tests.
| Alternative title: | Ancient Discoveries |
| Release year: | 21.12.2003 – 28.12.2009 |
| Language: | English |
| Network: | History |
| Status: | Ended |
| Type: | Series |
