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• Ancient Discoveries Season Three
  Ancient Discoveries Season Three

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• Ancient Flame Thrower
  Ancient Flame Thrower

  Video Clip (2:44)

  In this Ancient Discoveries video clip, take a look at the Byzantine flame thrower. Thought by most to be a modern day weapon, flame throwers have actually been used for thousands of years. Check out this video to learn more.

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• Capturing the Mysteries of the Sea
  Capturing the Mysteries of the Sea

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  In an Ancient Discoveries behind the scenes clip, accompany Executive Producer Stuart Clark on the filming of an underwater sequence in the South China Sea off Japan. Learn how Clarke and his crew attempt to capture the mysteries of the sea.

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• How Do They Do it? Explosives Test
  How Do They Do it? Explosives Test

  Video Clip (1:56)

  In this Ancient Discoveries video clip, watch as the crew tests older technology explosives. They set up a mannequin and fire off a claymore mine underneath him to see how powerful this old technology is.

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• Ancient Hobbyist: Bamboo Flute
  Ancient Hobbyist: Bamboo Flute

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  Ancient Hobbyist teaches us how to make a Greek musical instrument utilized by the Spartans during their military maneuvers.

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• Roman Water Wheels
  Roman Water Wheels

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  In this Ancient Discoveries video clip, we take a look at the ancient ruins of Roman flour mills showing evidence of the use of waterwheels. There is evidence of water powered factories with as many as 16 waterwheels powering its machines.

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