Ancient Discoveries (2003 – 2009)

2003 • 6 seasons • Documentary • TV-PG

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Episode 3 — Ancient Super Ballistics

Name: Episode 3 — Ancient Super Ballistics
Released: 2008-02-11
Duration: 60 min
Rating: 9.5
Cast: Sean Barrett

Season 4 • Ancient Discoveries

Released: 2008-02-11 • Documentary

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Since the first time a rock was thrown in anger, mankind has endeavored to deliver larger, deadlier payloads further and faster. ANCIENT DISCOVERIES reveals how the science and technology of ballistics — a seemingly modern, cutting edge technology — actually dates back thousands of years to the ancient world. Using state of the art forensic techniques and the world's leading firearms experts, this groundbreaking show reveals the accuracy, power and range of ancient bullets, rockets and bombs.

Episodes

Episode 1
Lost Cities of the Deep
2008-01-28

Episode 2
Ancient Super Navies
2008-02-04

Episode 3
Ancient Super Ballistics
2008-02-11

Episode 4
Ancient Death Machines
2008-02-25

Episode 5
Ancient Chinese Super Ships
2008-03-03

Episode 6
Ancient New York
2008-03-10

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Episode air date	11.02.2008
Episode runtime	60 min
Episode rating	9.50
Genres	Documentary
TMDB series rating	8.9
IMDb series rating	7.6
Series status	Ended
Age rating	6+
Country	US

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Sean Barrett

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