What the Ancients Knew

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  • Premiered: Mar 2005
  • Episodes: 6
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The Romans
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Mar 14, 2005
More than 2,000 years ago, the Roman army swept across Europe, northern Africa, and the Middle East. Backed by the legions, their military, and engineering skills, the Romans built one .. show full overview
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The Egyptians
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Mar 21, 2005
More than 5,000 years ago, faith moved mountains--virtually. Observations must have led the ancient Egyptians to believe that the cycles of life were governed by a rule whereby each .. show full overview
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The Chinese
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Mar 28, 2005
21st century China is modernising at Break neck speed. From AD 600 to 1500, China was the most technologically advanced society on Earth. Early discoveries put China in the vanguard of .. show full overview
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The Greeks
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Apr 24, 2005
The Western world is built on the wisdom and traditions of the ancient Greeks, who uncovered the fundamental principles that established the basics of modern technology. Explore their .. show full overview
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The Japanese
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May 01, 2005
Japan an island group roughly 120 million people strong, is one of the largest economic powers in the world today. In the eyes of history, Japan’s economic success happened overnight and .. show full overview
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The Indian Subcontinent
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May 08, 2005
India is one of the oldest and richest civilizations in the world. It is home to the world’s first planned cities, where every house had its own bathroom and toilet five thousand years .. show full overview

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