Ancient Discoveries

E1 • Secret Science Of The Occult

In Mexico explorers use an ancient Mayan temple code to search for an occult underworld. In Britain investigators uncover the secret technologies behind a life size statue of Jesus Christ.

43m • 2009

In Mexico explorers use an ancient Mayan temple code to search for an occult underworld. In Britain investigators uncover the secret technologies behind a life size statue of Jesus Christ.

E2 • Twisted Weapons Of The East

Ancient Discoveries travels to the farthest corners of the ancient East to uncover weapons never before seen by the world at large. Experts investigate how armour that could stop arrows was made of nothing more than paper.

43m • 2009

Ancient Discoveries travels to the farthest corners of the ancient East to uncover weapons never before seen by the world at large. Experts investigate how armour that could stop arrows was made of nothing more than paper.

E3 • Mega Ocean Quest

Experts reveal how an ancient army blasted its way through a seven-mile fleet without losing a single ship. Plus, we investigate the mystery of a time-travelling ghost ship.

42m • 2009

Experts reveal how an ancient army blasted its way through a seven-mile fleet without losing a single ship. Plus, we investigate the mystery of a time-travelling ghost ship.

E4 • Guns N' Ammo

Some of the strangest and deadliest weapons ever built were the prototypes of the modern gun. Was a simple bamboo tube the world's first hand gun? Plus, hidden in an ancient manuscript lies a secret recipe for ancient tracer fire – but does it work?

43m • 2009

Some of the strangest and deadliest weapons ever built were the prototypes of the modern gun. Was a simple bamboo tube the world's first hand gun? Plus, hidden in an ancient manuscript lies a secret recipe for ancient tracer fire – but does it work?