 | 1x01 Ancient Computer? (Air Date: Dec. 21, 2003)
A three-part series that examines ancient Greek and Roman inventions that seem startlingly modern. Part 1 spotlights the Antikythera Mechanism, a computer-like device that many believe was ... | | 1x02 Galen, Doctor to the Gladiators (Air Date: Dec. 21, 2003)
Part 2 examines ancient medical devices and procedures, and profiles the Greek physician Galen, who practiced eye and brain surgery. | | 1x03 Heron of Alexandria (Air Date: Dec. 21, 2003)
Conclusion. A profile of Heron of Alexandria, who created automatic doors and coin-operated machines. | | 1x04 Warfare (Air Date: Aug. 21, 2005)
Warfare technology is examined, including the Helepolis, a square fortified tower on wheels; and “Greek Fire,” an incendiary liquid that stuck to people and objects and couldn't be extinguished ... | | 1x05 Ships (Air Date: Aug. 21, 2005)
The Lake Nemi ships, large Roman vessels that were salvaged from the lake in the 1930s and burned in 1944, are discussed. Included: technological discoveries from the ships. | | 1x06 Machines II (Air Date: Dec. 11, 2005)
Mechanical devices are examined. Included: a small jar that appears to be an electric battery; a flour mill in France run by waterwheels. |
 | 2x01 Siege of Troy (Air Date: Jan. 23, 2007)
The legend of Troy is examined in a visit to what is believed to be the location of the real Troy in Turkey. Included: probes of Achilles' duel against Hector and the sailing of the vast ... | | 2x02 Cars & Planes (Air Date: Jan. 30, 2007)
Transportation technology is examined. Included: a 6th-century B.C. Greek railway and Chinese wind-powered vehicles from the 6th century A.D. Also: possible flying machines from Greece, ... | | 2x03 Machines of the Gods (Air Date: Feb. 06, 2007)
Examining Greek and Roman technology designed for use in religious temples to create illusions that seemed miraculous. Included: an iron chariot that appeared to be suspended in mid air ... | | 2x04 Super Ships (Air Date: Feb. 13, 2007)
Extraordinary sailing vessels are examined, including the Khufu funeral ship in Egypt made entirely without metal nails; and a warship that could hold 7000 crewmen. | | 2x05 Ancient Mega Machines (Air Date: Feb. 20, 2007)
Examining ancient machines used in the large-scale engineering projects of the ancient world, particularly in Greece and Egypt. Included: machines used to transport 3-ton limestone coffins ... | | 2x06 Egyptian Warfare (Air Date: Feb. 27, 2007)
Egyptian warfare and weaponry are examined, including revolutionary weapon-making techniques; and the grand scale of their battles. | | 2x07 Chinese Warfare (Air Date: Mar. 06, 2007)
Egyptian warfare and weaponry are examined, including revolutionary weapon-making techniques; and the grand scale of their battles. | | 2x08 Machines III (Air Date: Mar. 27, 2007)
Mechanical devices from ancient China are examined, including a device to collect star data, water-powered clocks and a hydraulic hammer. Also: a visit to an iron furnace; and an interview ... | | 2x09 Robots (Air Date: Apr. 17, 2007)
Egyptian warfare and weaponry are examined, including revolutionary weapon-making techniques; and the grand scale of their battles. | | 2x10 Machines of the East (Air Date: Apr. 24, 2007)
Examining the inventions of Arab engineer Al-Jazari, who lived in what is now modern Turkey in the 13th century, whose designs included a water clock and a variety of geared mechanisms. ... |
| 3x01 Ancient Super Navies (Air Date: Feb. 04, 2008)
A look at ancient Naval technology, including explosive grenades, underwater technology and biological weaponry. | | 3x02 Ancient Super Ballistics (Air Date: Feb. 11, 2008)
Ballistic experts examine the history of firearms, testing ancient devices for speed, accuracy and power. | | 3x03 Ancient Death Machines (Air Date: Feb. 25, 2008)
The influence of ancient inventions of war on the creation of modern weaponry. Includes flame throwers and land mines. | | 3x04 Ancient Chinese Super Ships (Air Date: Mar. 03, 2008)
An examination of the innovations used in creating ancient Chinese warships. | | 3x05 Ancient New York (Air Date: Mar. 10, 2008)
A look around the area which is now New York City, includes areas where blood sports may have occurred, regions where festivals and celebrations played out and a neolithic calendar. |
| 4x01 Mega Structures of the Deep (Air Date: Sep. 16, 2008)
Ancient structures are examined which lie at the bottom of the ocean. | | 4x02 Death Weapons of the East (Air Date: Oct. 23, 2008)
An investigation of weapons from the East, including the staff, a Chinese underwater weapon and a Chinese crossbow. | | 4x03 Impossible Naval Engineering (Air Date: Oct. 30, 2008)
An examination of engineering feats, including a self-powered ship which has no motor, and an Italian underwater trap from the 15th century which smashed holes into the ship's hulls. | | 4x04 Ancient Tank Tech (Air Date: Nov. 06, 2008)
A look at ancient versions of tanks, including a tank which was reconstructed after being excavated by an archeological team. | | 4x05 Ancient Torture Tech (Air Date: Nov. 13, 2008)
A look at how torture was handled back in the ancient times, including the pains caused by a person on the rack, and a segment featuring Vlad Tepes, better known as Vlad the Impaler. | | 4x06 Ancient Mining Machines (Air Date: Nov. 20, 2008)
An exploration of mining technology, including a Roman hydraulic-mining system, and gunpowder mining. Also, a mine is blown up by the use of bombs made from goose feathers. | | 4x07 Impossible Army Machines (Air Date: Dec. 01, 2008)
An examination of military engineering marvels includes a Chinese catapult which was said to have delivered 10 rounds per second. Also, a look at Hannibal's crossing of the Alps using equipment ... | | 4x08 Lost Science of the Bible (Air Date: Dec. 15, 2008)
A scientific look at the bible, including the size of Goliath, the Tower of Babel height, and Elijah's supposed feat of creating fire from water. Also, a replica of the Ark of the Covenant ... |
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