What the Ancients Knew
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What the Ancients Knew

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.

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Status

Ended

Original Name

What the Ancients Knew

First Air Date

March 14, 2005

Last Air Date

May 8, 2005

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

Discovery

S01E04

Indians

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

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