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What the Ancients Did for Us

Season 1 Episode 4: The Romans

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The next episode explores the Roman Empire's remarkable achievements in engineering, manufacturing, and technological advancements, showcasing their accomplished military, sophisticated war machines, and vast network of roads.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Islamic World

1. The Islamic World

Aired: Feb 16, 2005

The next episode of "What The Ancients Did For Us" delves into the significan...

Episode 2 The Chinese

2. The Chinese

Aired: Feb 23, 2005

This ancient country's unique culture has been refined in solitude for centur...

Episode 4 The Romans

4. The Romans

Aired: Mar 9, 2005

The next episode explores the Roman Empire's remarkable achievements in engin...

Episode 5 The Indians

5. The Indians

Aired: Mar 16, 2005

Ancient India's remarkable technological achievements are revealed in this ep...

Episode 6 The Mesopotamians

6. The Mesopotamians

Aired: Mar 23, 2005

Human civilization began in Mesopotamia, a fertile plain between the Tigris a...

Episode 7 The Egyptians

7. The Egyptians

Aired: Mar 30, 2005

The next episode explores the enduring impact of ancient Egyptian civilizatio...

Episode 8 The Greeks

8. The Greeks

Aired: Apr 6, 2005

Ancient Greek civilization's remarkable achievements are showcased in the nex...

Episode 9 The Britons

9. The Britons

Aired: Apr 13, 2005

Britain's earliest residents undergo a transformation, evolving from nomadic ...

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Info about What the Ancients Did for Us

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary