
Ancient Discoveries — Season 1

The history of computing stretches back to the earliest methods of measuring time, encompassing everything from simple sundials to Ctesibius’ ingenious application of steady water flow and rudimentary gear systems—a progression culminating …

The program "Medicine" largely focuses on Galen, a Greek doctor practicing within the Roman Empire, who developed many innovative medical procedures—refining his skills through treating injured gladiators and soldiers during wartime. A rema…

The story of "robotics" begins with the ingenious Heron of Alexandria, a skilled craftsman who employed principles of compressed air, wind power, and rudimentary mechanics to both deceive religious devotees and delight audiences in the thea…


