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What the Ancients Did for Us

Season 1 Episode 7: The Egyptians

The next episode explores the enduring impact of ancient Egyptian civilization, showcasing their remarkable achievements in mummification, monumental architecture, and innovative shipbuilding, including the iconic sewn plank method that allowed for the creation of massive vessels like King Khufu&...

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 ...

Info about What the Ancients Did for Us

Current Status: Ended

Network: BBC Two

Production Country: United Kingdom

Genres:Documentary