Ancient Discoveries
Rebuilding the Past (2:12)
In an Ancient Discoveries behind the scenes clip, meet Richard Windley, the model maker of the show. It is Windley's job to rebuild the past and put himself in the minds of people who were doing the same thing - just 2,000 years earlier.
Ancient Discoveries (9)
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Caligula's Luxury Ships
Caligula's Luxury ShipsVideo Clip (3:51)
Video Clip (3:51)
In this Ancient Discoveries video clip, check out the luxury ships designed for Roman leader, Caligula. He said he wanted the most powerful ship in the world. Two ships were designed and were the most elaborate ships of the time.
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Ancient Flame Thrower
Ancient Flame ThrowerVideo Clip (2:44)
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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Roman Water Wheels
Roman Water WheelsVideo Clip (1:56)
Video Clip (1:56)
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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Re-creating the Ancient World
Re-creating the Ancient WorldVideo Clip (2:17)
Video Clip (2:17)
In this Ancient Discoveries video clip, learn about how the computer images are generated for the show. The graphics team talks about the process of creating the ancient artifacts that will be used in the show.
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Rebuilding the Past
Rebuilding the PastVideo Clip (2:12)
Video Clip (2:12)
In an Ancient Discoveries behind the scenes clip, meet Richard Windley, the model maker of the show. It is Windley's job to rebuild the past and put himself in the minds of people who were doing the same thing - just 2,000 years earlier.
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Capturing the Mysteries of the Sea
Capturing the Mysteries of the SeaVideo Clip (2:17)
Video Clip (2:17)
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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Testing Underwater Breathing Technology
Testing Underwater Breathing TechnologyVideo Clip (2:01)
Video Clip (2:01)
In an Ancient Discoveries behind the scenes clip, take a look inside Pinewood Studio's underwater stage, where ancient underwater breathing tools and techniques are being tested. Richard Windley provided the ancient models for the divers to use.
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When Things Go Wrong
When Things Go WrongVideo Clip (1:50)
Video Clip (1:50)
In an Ancient Discoveries behind the scenes clip, discover what happens when things go wrong on the set of the fire test site and learn how sometimes ancient history does not always repeat itself according to plan.
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How Do They Do it? Explosives Test
How Do They Do it? Explosives TestVideo Clip (1:56)
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.
