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What the Ancients Knew

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About What the Ancients Knew

What the Ancients Knew is a documentary TV series that premiered on Discovery on March 28, 2005. It has 1 season and 6 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 4 "Indians", aired on May 8, 2005.

This series journeys into the technological past that shaped our world. Travel back in time to understand the motivations behind early solutions and inventions. Much of the science and technology we consider to be "modern" was created by civilizations long ago.

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6 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2005 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 21 years ago

What the Ancients Knew Season 1 release dates →
  1. E6

    6. The Romans

    Finale

    How the Romans' desire to rule over a unified and peaceful military empire influenced their early inventions

  2. E5

    5. Japanese

    The technological innovations employed in modern Japan whose roots can be traced back to ancient times

  3. E4

    4. Indians

    Examining the cultural and technological contributions of the 700,000-year-old civilisation of ancient India - particularly their advanced knowledge of astronomy

  4. E3

    3. The Greeks

    An insight into the technology and innovations developed in ancient Greece - considered to be the first civilisation - and how their discoveries are still used in modern times.

  5. E2

    2. The Egyptians

    The ancient Egyptian people's obsession with making preparations for the afterlife, which led to the growth of an entire industry devoted to death

  6. E1

    1. The Chinese

    The discoveries made by Chinese explorers that placed the nation at the forefront of technological advancement

What the Ancients Knew FAQ

Will there be new episodes of What the Ancients Knew?

What the Ancients Knew has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on May 8, 2005.

When did the latest episode of What the Ancients Knew come out?

The most recent episode of What the Ancients Knew, Season 1 Episode 4 "Indians", aired on May 8, 2005.

How many seasons of What the Ancients Knew are there?

What the Ancients Knew has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

When did What the Ancients Knew first air?

What the Ancients Knew first aired on Discovery on March 28, 2005.

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