The invention of the ship allowed the human race to explore, expand and trade more than any other. Ships removed the boundary between land and sea, connected civilizations oceans apart, and formed the backbone of global commerce.
Throughout their history, ancient engineers perfected their vessels to reach further, faster and endure longer journeys. But what ancient innovations ultimately led to the technologically advanced ships seen today? The first clues date back 8,000 years to the Stone Age.
Ancient Engineering - Season 1: 10 episodes
Ancient Engineering is a 10-episode documentary series bursting with the most exciting and intriguing feats of engineering from the ancient world, which have inspired and influenced modern-day…
- How Roads Changed The World (Episode 1)
- The Great Wall Of China (Episode 2)
- Secrets Of The Pyramids (Episode 3)
- Rise Of The Super Castles (Episode 4)
- Secrets Of Notre Dame (Episode 5)
- Secrets Of Angkor Wat (Episode 6)
- The Power Of Water (Episode 7)
- History’s Greatest Ships (Episode 8)
- Stone Age Secrets (Episode 9)
- The Taj Mahal And The Golden Age Of Islam (Episode 10)
Ancient Engineering - Season 2: 10 episodes
After the success of the first season, Ancient Engineering is back with ten new episodes revealing the secrets of the early engineers who pioneered the techniques still in use today in buildings and…
- Earliest Arenas: The Colosseum: Episode 1
- How Gold changed the World: Episode 2
- History's Deadliest Weapons: Episode 3
- Navigating the Globe: Episode 4
- Ancient Tools and Technology: Episode 5
- Anatomy of the House: Episode 6
- Extreme Builds: Episode 7
- History's Hidden Marvels: Episode 8
- Ancient Waterways: Episode 9
- Building Bridges: Episode 10
