Ancient Discoveries


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Episodes: 42

Seasons: 6

Show dates: December 21, 2003 – December 28, 2009

Performers include: Phil Crowley, Richard Windley

Description: A documentary television series that explores the remarkable technologies and inventions of ancient civilizations. The show, which aired on The History Channel, investigates how ancient engineers laid the foundations for modern technology. Through recreations and 3D computer graphics, the series brings to life sophisticated devices and techniques from the past. The series explores the history of automatons and the long-standing human fascination with creating robotic beings. It features recreations of devices like Leonardo Da Vinci's mechanical knight and Heron of Alexandria's inventions.
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