The BEST episodes of Ancient Discoveries season 2

Every episode of Ancient Discoveries season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Ancient Discoveries season 2!

The remarkable story of Ancient inventions.

Last Updated: 2/18/2024Network: HistoryStatus: Ended
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Warfare
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7.17
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#1 - Warfare

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 8/21/2005

Warfare technology is examined, including the Helepolis, a square fortified tower on wheels; and “Greek Fire,” an incendiary liquid that stuck to people and objects and couldn't be extinguished with water.

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Ships
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7.17
6 votes

#2 - Ships

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/21/2005

The lake Nemi ships, large Roman vessels that were salvaged from the lake in the 1930s and burned in 1944, are discussed, including technological discoveries from the ships.

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Power (Machines II)
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6.80
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#3 - Power (Machines II)

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 12/11/2005

Ancient mechanical devices are examined: A jar that appears to be an electric battery, a flour mill in France that is run by waterwheels, and Archimedes use of solar power to defeat the Romans.

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