Ancient Discoveries
TVPG
Documentary
History
Science
Technology
Ancient history
Some inventions of the classical world equal or surpass modern technology.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Sunday, October 19
Twisted Weapons of the East
Season 6 • Episode 9
Martial artists wield six-foot-long steel swords in India; camels as weapons of war.
Monday, October 20
Twisted Weapons of the East
Season 6 • Episode 9
Martial artists wield six-foot-long steel swords in India; camels as weapons of war.
Monday, October 20
Twisted Weapons of the East
Season 6 • Episode 9
Martial artists wield six-foot-long steel swords in India; camels as weapons of war.
Monday, October 20
Twisted Weapons of the East
Season 6 • Episode 9
Martial artists wield six-foot-long steel swords in India; camels as weapons of war.
Monday, October 27
Chinese Warfare
Season 3 • Episode 7
Exploring how modern military innovations stem from ancient Chinese inventions like gunpowder.
Monday, October 27
Death Weapons of the East
Season 5 • Episode 1
Comparison test between a shotgun and a staff, the oldest known weapon.
Monday, October 27
Chinese Warfare
Season 3 • Episode 7
Exploring how modern military innovations stem from ancient Chinese inventions like gunpowder.
Monday, October 27
Death Weapons of the East
Season 5 • Episode 1
Comparison test between a shotgun and a staff, the oldest known weapon.
Tuesday, October 28
Chinese Warfare
Season 3 • Episode 7
Exploring how modern military innovations stem from ancient Chinese inventions like gunpowder.
Tuesday, October 28
Death Weapons of the East
Season 5 • Episode 1
Comparison test between a shotgun and a staff, the oldest known weapon.
Tuesday, October 28
Chinese Warfare
Season 3 • Episode 7
Exploring how modern military innovations stem from ancient Chinese inventions like gunpowder.
Watchlist Easy access to only the shows you care about — all in one simple place
Alerts Only important notifications — when a show is returning, when it becomes available to stream, and more.
Special Offers Exclusive products we release related to your favorite shows and streaming services