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Ancient Discoveries Season 2 Episodes
Season 2 Episode Guide
3 Episodes 2005 - 2005
Episode 1
Ships
Sun, Aug 21, 2005 62 mins
The Lake Nemi ships, large Roman vessels that were salvaged from the lake in the 1930s and burned in 1944, are discussed. Included: technological discoveries from the ships.
Episode 2
Warfare
Sun, Aug 21, 2005 60 mins
Warfare technology is examined, including the Helepolis, a square fortified tower on wheels; and "Greek Fire," an incendiary liquid that stuck to people and objects and couldn't be extinguished with water.
Episode 3
Machines II
Sun, Dec 11, 2005 63 mins
Mechanical devices are examined. Included: a small jar that appears to be an electric battery; a flour mill in France run by waterwheels.
