What the Ancients Knew Season 1 Episode release dates & where to watch

1. The Chinese

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

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

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.

4. Indians

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

5. Japanese

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

6. The Romans Finale

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