Ancient Discoveries

Ancient Discoveries - History Channel

History Channel

Reality Series

2003

TVPG

Documentary

History

Science

Technology

Ancient history

Some inventions of the classical world equal or surpass modern technology.

Where to Stream

2003–2009 Reality Series 6 Seasons52 Episodes

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.