Ancient Inventions
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!
- 1998-1998
- 1 season
- Discovery Channel
- Documentary
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
3 Episodes 1998
Episode 1
City Life
Sun, Sep 13, 1998 50 mins
Ancient Inventions looks at of city life developments in the ancient world including skyscrapers, aqueducts, concrete, entertainment, movable type printing, and restaurants.
Episode 2
Sex and Love
Sun, Sep 13, 1998 49 mins
Ancient Inventions look at the history of kissing, erotic art, make-up, wigs, beauty parlors, the tooth brush, perfume, the gymnasium, and contraception.
Episode 3
War and Conflict
Sun, Sep 13, 1998 51 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.