Ancient Top 10
A smart, fun countdown that details how ancient technology worked, how surprisingly advanced it was, and how it was kind of awesome.
Genre: History
Cast:Andrew Gough , Darius Arya , Peter Campbell , Michael Brown , Bettany Hughes , Terry Schappert , Klint Janulis , Mary-Ann Ochota , Ortis Deley , Rav Wilding , Sam Willis , Allan Maca , Gus Casely-Hayford , Alice Robinson , Andy Torbet , Paul Harrison
S1.E1 ∙ Secrets of Egypt
Think you know everything about Ancient Egypt? The secrets surrounding this incredible civilization have endured for millennia. The riddles of the Sphinx; Mummification; the Pyramids--the discoveries of Egypt have been among the highest profile archaeological finds in history.
S1.E2 ∙ Most Lethal Weapons
Throughout human history, mankind has strived to create new and inventive ways of killing. Countries conquered and empires shattered on the backs of the most lethal weapons of the ancient world. From the ancient napalm, Greek Fire, to the weapon that helped the Mongols create the largest ancient empire, the composite bow; the speedy battlefield chariot which changed battle tactics.
S1.E3 ∙ Ancient Ships
The ancient world is home to some of the most sophisticated and advanced ships the world has ever seen. The designs and construction of these monsters of the oceans appear impossible, but still, these ships sailed the seven seas thousands of years ago!
S1.E4 ∙ Total Dictators
Greed, genocide, political manipulation and murder most foul -- these dictators would stop at nothing to make sure their names went down in history as the greatest rulers to have ever lived. Julius Caesar, Genghis Khan, Attila the Hun, Cleopatra -- they are the names you know, with the facts you don't.
S1.E5 ∙ Rome's Greatest Hits
Rome. This incredible civilization forged the world as we know it, creating some of the most technologically advanced engineering of antiquity that is still in use today. Such ingenious inventions include: super powered concrete, aqueducts stretching for miles, and sophisticated mining techniques that were years ahead of their time.
S1.E6 ∙ Ancient Mysteries
Think you know the ancient world? Think again. To this day, there are still mysteries surrounding the ancients that have us questioning what we know about these incredible civilizations. Secrets that demonstrate incredible technology comparable to our own.
S1.E7 ∙ Ancient Greek Tech
The ancient Greeks are credited in the western world for inventing philosophy, democracy, and...robotics? Pioneering technological inventors, the ancient Greeks created inventions that were seemingly impossible: an ancient death ray constructed by Archimedes, Heron's automatic doors, Philon's ingenious use of robotics.
S1.E8 ∙ Greatest Ancient Monuments
The greatest monuments of the ancient world show more than wealth, they show power. An adversary not to be messed with.
S1.E9 ∙ Greatest Ancient Metropolises
A countdown of the top ten ancient cities, ranked by the size of their populations at their greatest extent.
S1.E10 ∙ Ancient Sieges
Throughout history, there have been sieges to take down and even destroy entire cities. From the Trojan war, to the fall of the Roman Empire to the siege of Masada, where will they be ranked?
