Ancient Inventions
141998•2h 30m•8.4/10
Documentary
Ratings
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8.4/10(5)
Ancient Inventions was a BBC historical documentary series released in 1998. It was presented by ex-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.
Production
Discovery, Seventh Art Productions
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 13, 1998
Last Aired
September 13, 1998
Networks
Discovery
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
War and Conflict
Air date: 1998-09-13
E2
City Life
Air date: 1998-09-13
E3
Sex and Love
Air date: 1998-09-13
Cast
Terry Jones
Himself - Host
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