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Ancient Inventions Season 1 Episodes

  • 1998-1998
  • 1 Season
  • Discovery Channel
  • Documentary
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Have you ever wondered what inspired the first flame thrower, or when the first brain surgery was performed? Have you ever wondered who invented the kiss, or how humans changed once cities were invented? Ancient Inventions dives deeply into these thought provoking subjects - and some of the answers aren't what you'd expect!

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

3 Episodes 1998 - 1998

Episode 1

City Life

Sun, Sep 13, 199850 mins

Ancient Inventions looks at of city life developments in the ancient world including skyscrapers, aqueducts, concrete, entertainment, movable type printing, and restaurants.

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Episode 2

Sex and Love

Sun, Sep 13, 199849 mins

Ancient Inventions look at the history of kissing, erotic art, make-up, wigs, beauty parlors, the tooth brush, perfume, the gymnasium, and contraception.

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Episode 3

War and Conflict

Sun, Sep 13, 199851 mins

Ancient Inventions look at the development of the weapons in the ancient world including the boomerang, bow and arrow, armor, tank, Greek fire, and gunpowder.

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