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Ancient Discoveries

Ancient Discoveries

Description: Historians reveal and discuss evidence of centuries-old theories and prototypes for many contemporary procedures and technologies, like brain surgery and computers.
Genre: Thriller, Documentary, History
Year Released: 2003
Number of seasons: 6
Number of episodes: 42
First episode air date: December 21, 2003
Narrated By: Phil Crowley
Network: History
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