Ancient Discoveries
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Ancient history
Some inventions of the classical world equal or surpass modern technology.
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Wednesday, November 20
Riots and Revolutions
Season 6 • Episode 6
A secret manual explains how the Vietnamese defeated the United States in the 20th century.
Thursday, November 21
Riots and Revolutions
Season 6 • Episode 6
A secret manual explains how the Vietnamese defeated the United States in the 20th century.
Saturday, November 23
Chinese Warfare
Season 3 • Episode 7
Exploring how modern military innovations stem from ancient Chinese inventions like gunpowder.
Friday, November 29
Impossible Naval Engineering
Season 5 • Episode 2
Citizens of ancient Tyre use fire ships against Alexander the Great's besieging fleet.
Saturday, November 30
Impossible Naval Engineering
Season 5 • Episode 2
Citizens of ancient Tyre use fire ships against Alexander the Great's besieging fleet.
Saturday, November 30
Impossible Naval Engineering
Season 5 • Episode 2
Citizens of ancient Tyre use fire ships against Alexander the Great's besieging fleet.
Saturday, November 30
Impossible Naval Engineering
Season 5 • Episode 2
Citizens of ancient Tyre use fire ships against Alexander the Great's besieging fleet.
Wednesday, December 4
Chinese Warfare
Season 3 • Episode 7
Exploring how modern military innovations stem from ancient Chinese inventions like gunpowder.
Thursday, December 5
Chinese Warfare
Season 3 • Episode 7
Exploring how modern military innovations stem from ancient Chinese inventions like gunpowder.
Thursday, December 5
Chinese Warfare
Season 3 • Episode 7
Exploring how modern military innovations stem from ancient Chinese inventions like gunpowder.
Thursday, December 5
Chinese Warfare
Season 3 • Episode 7
Exploring how modern military innovations stem from ancient Chinese inventions like gunpowder.
Thursday, December 5
Egyptian Warfare
Season 3 • Episode 6
The weapons and wars of ancient Egypt.
Friday, December 6
Egyptian Warfare
Season 3 • Episode 6
The weapons and wars of ancient Egypt.
Friday, December 6
Egyptian Warfare
Season 3 • Episode 6
The weapons and wars of ancient Egypt.
Friday, December 6
Egyptian Warfare
Season 3 • Episode 6
The weapons and wars of ancient Egypt.
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