What the Ancients Knew (2005)

Name: What the Ancients Knew
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 7.5

Documentary

This series journeys into the technological past that shaped our world. Travel back in time to understand the motivations behind early solutions and inventions. Much of the science and technology we consider to be "modern" was created by civilizations long ago.

IMDb rating: 7.5 (49 votes)
Episode average: 7.1 -0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2005)

7.10 avg 5 episodes 7.4 → 7.2

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Romans	7.4	9
2	The Egyptians	6.4	11
4	The Greeks	7.1	10
5	The Japanese	7.4	10
6	India	7.2	9