Exploring modern-day technologies which were actually developed centuries ago.
Documentary exploring how ancient civilisations created weapons of mass destruction that are even more deadly than those created today. (S1, ep 3)
Series exploring how many of today's greatest technological achievements were actually developed hundreds of years ago. (S1, ep 1)
A look at how incredible engineering built Egypt's Pyramids and Abu Simbel temples. Plus, will the secret to Stonehenge's construction ever be revealed? (S1, ep 2)
Explore the cutting-edge weapons and defenses that armed the ancient warriors. Who wore the first bulletproof vest? And when was the first 'machine gun' fired? (S1, ep 7)
Discover the great engineering feats of the ancient world, including the 4th-century genius behind the world's first robot. (S1, ep 4)
A look at how the ancient world created incredible power tools and machinery, from stone and granite cutters, to fire engines and precise surgical instruments. (S1, ep 6)
Discover how the incredible technology behind the ancient Greeks' Trireme war vessels and Roman emperor Caligula's opulent sex ships has defied reinvention. (S1, ep 9)
Be amazed by the factories of yesteryear, which forged enough iron to equip a Roman army and made thousands of chariots to take the ancient Egyptians to war. (S1, ep 5)
From luxurious revolving rooms to colossal walls and the technology behind amphitheatres, discover the true power and scale of the Romans' ingenuity. (S1, ep 8)
How did the ancients get oil from the ground without modern drills? And build a bridge across the Rhine in just 10 days? Experts investigate. (S1, ep 10)