Ancient Inventions

Ancient Inventions was a BBC historical documentary series released in 1998. It was presented by former Monty Python member Terry Jones and looked at great inventions of the ancient world. The series is split into 3 episodes, namely City Life, Sex and Love, and War and Conflicts, all around 50 min long.

External links

  • Ancient Inventions at the Internet Movie Database
  • Official dvd release

    • See also

  • Ancient Discoveries
  • The Re-Inventors


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    Beijing News 31 Mar 2025
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    NME 31 Mar 2025
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    Greek Reporter 29 Mar 2025
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    Bitchute 28 Mar 2025
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    Shreveport Times 22 Mar 2025
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    Greek Reporter 21 Mar 2025
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    Greek Reporter 21 Mar 2025
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    China Daily 21 Mar 2025
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    New Scientist 21 Mar 2025
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