Season 1

(2016)
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Episodes 10

1 Secrets of Egypt

October 10, 2016

40m

The secrets surrounding ancient Egypt, including the riddles of the Sphinx, mummification and the Pyramids.

2 Most Lethal Weapons

October 17, 2016

40m

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, to the simple yet effective caltrop still in use by militaries today, which Top 10 deadly weapon will blow apart the competition and claim the spot of most game-changing?

3 Ancient Ships

October 24, 2016

40m

Some of the most sophisticated ancient ships, including the Viking longboat and the forty, which was the size of an aircraft carrier.

4 Total Dictators

October 31, 2016

40m

Ten tyrants who ruled the ancient world, including Julius Caesar and Cleopatra.

5 Rome's Greatest Hits

November 7, 2016

40m

Technologically advanced engineering of the ancient Roman civilization; super powdered concrete; aqueducts; mining techniques.

6 Ancient Mysteries

November 14, 2016

40m

An ancient computer, models that demonstrate flight, the transportation of massive stones and more mysteries from the ancient world.

7 Ancient Greek Tech

November 21, 2016

40m

The ancient Greeks invented an ancient death ray, automatic doors and even robotics.

8 Greatest Ancient Monuments

November 28, 2016

40m

The greatest monuments of the ancient world show more than wealth, they show power.

9 Greatest Ancient Metropolises

December 5, 2016

40m

From Rome to Athens, the ancients hubs of people, politics, technology, and engineering that drive the expansion of empires and leave their marks on history.

10 Ancient Sieges

December 12, 2016

40m

Defining battles of the ancient world were fought through siege warfare; the battle of Troy, the battle of Syracuse, and the fall of Rome.

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