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  • 2005-03-28T05:00:00Z on Discovery
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  • 6h (6 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Documentary
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.

6 episodes

Series Premiere

2005-03-28T05:00:00Z

1x01 The Chinese

Series Premiere

1x01 The Chinese

  • 2005-03-28T05:00:00Z1h

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

2005-03-21T05:00:00Z

1x02 The Egyptians

1x02 The Egyptians

  • 2005-03-21T05:00:00Z1h

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

2005-04-24T04:00:00Z

1x03 The Greeks

1x03 The Greeks

  • 2005-04-24T04:00:00Z1h

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.

2005-05-08T04:00:00Z

1x04 Indians

1x04 Indians

  • 2005-05-08T04:00:00Z1h

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

2005-05-01T04:00:00Z

1x05 Japanese

1x05 Japanese

  • 2005-05-01T04:00:00Z1h

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

2005-03-14T05:00:00Z

1x06 The Romans

1x06 The Romans

  • 2005-03-14T05:00:00Z1h

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

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