Ancient Discoveries (2003) - FAQ
Frequently asked questions about this film.
What is Ancient Discoveries about?
Ancient Discoveries is a documentary. Ancient Discoveries was a television series that premiered on December 21, 2003, on The History Channel. The program focused on ancient technologies. The show's theme was that many inventions which are thought to be modern have ancient roots or in some cases may have been lost and then reinvented. The program was a follow-up to a special originally broadcast in 2005 which focused on technologies from the Ancient Roman era such as the Antikythera mechanism and inventors such as Heron of Alexandria. Episodes of the regular series expanded to cover other areas such as Egypt, China and East Asia, and the Islamic world. Ancient Discoveries was made for The History Channel by Wild Dream Films based in Cardiff in the UK. Much of the filming was done on location across the world. The series used contributions from archaeologists and other experts, footage of historical sites and artifacts, computer generated reconstructions and dramatized reconstructions along with experiments and tests on reconstructed artifacts.
When was Ancient Discoveries released?
Ancient Discoveries was released in 2003.
How long is Ancient Discoveries?
Ancient Discoveries has a runtime of 60 minutes.
Where can I watch Ancient Discoveries?
A trailer for Ancient Discoveries is available on iWonder. The full film may not be available for streaming at this time. Check the film page for current availability.
What genre is Ancient Discoveries?
Ancient Discoveries is classified as History, Technology, Arts.
Is Ancient Discoveries available for free?
A trailer for Ancient Discoveries is available to watch on iWonder. For full film availability, check the film page.
Can I watch Ancient Discoveries with subtitles?
Subtitles may be available for Ancient Discoveries on iWonder. Look for the CC (closed captions) button in the video player when available.