Ancient Inventions (1998)

09/13/1998 (EN) • Documentary • 2h 30m

Overview

Ancient Inventions was a BBC historical documentary series released in 1998. It was presented by ex-Monty Python member Terry Jones and looked at great inventions of the ancient world. The series is split into 3 episodes, namely City Life, Sex and Love, and War and Conflicts, all around 50 min long.

Ancient Inventions (1998)

09/13/1998 (EN) • 2h 30m

Documentary

Overview

Ancient Inventions was a BBC historical documentary series released in 1998. It was presented by ex-Monty Python member Terry Jones and looked at great inventions of the ancient world. The series is split into 3 episodes, namely City Life, Sex and Love, and War and Conflicts, all around 50 min long.

Top Billed Cast

Terry Jones

Himself - Host

3 Episodes

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Last Season

Season 1

1998 | 3 Episodes

Season 1 of Ancient Inventions premiered on September 13, 1998.

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Status

Ended

Network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

invention

miniseries

ancient world

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