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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    The Daily Mail 21 Apr 2025
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    The Daily Mail 21 Apr 2025
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    The Observer 20 Apr 2025
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    The News International 19 Apr 2025
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    Taipei Times 19 Apr 2025
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    New Scientist 17 Apr 2025
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    Science Daily 15 Apr 2025
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    Colombia One 12 Apr 2025
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    Germany needs a ‘game-changer’ government

    Arab News 12 Apr 2025
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    Greek Reporter 09 Apr 2025
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