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![Ancient Computer?](https://static-sg.winudf.com/wupload/xy/aprojectadmin/NsKZHnSB.png?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Dec 21, 2003
Discover the advancement of time-keeping techniques, from the classic sundial to Ctesibius' use of constant water flow and primitive gear mechanisms, leading up to what is known as the Antikythera mechanism.
![Galen, Doctor to the Gladiators](https://static-sg.winudf.com/wupload/xy/aprojectadmin/NsKZHnSB.png?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Dec 21, 2003
An exploration into Galen, a Greek physician in the Roman Empire who pioneered numerous medical techniques, honing his craft on wounded gladiators and soldiers. Evidence exists from a human skull that brain surgery was performed.
![Heron of Alexandria](https://static-sg.winudf.com/wupload/xy/aprojectadmin/NsKZHnSB.png?imageMogr2/thumbnail/x300/format/webp)
Dec 21, 2003
Any first look into the field of robotics begins with Heron of Alexandria, a clever machinist who used principles of air compression, wind power, and basic mechanics to swindle religious worshipers and entertain the masses at the theater.
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Ancient Discoveries Season 1 (2003) is released on Dec 21, 2003 and the latest season 6 of Ancient Discoveries is released in 2009. Watch Ancient Discoveries online - the English Documentary TV series from United Kingdom. Ancient Discoveries is directed by Ben Mole,Stuart Clarke,Ali McGrath,Belinda Kirk and created by John Fortune with Richard Windley and Christopher Kelly.