What the Ancients Knew
W
W
What the Ancients Knew
Share
Tweet
The Makyo
A suprising modern day application to an ancient technique.
More from this Show
Host Jack Turner observes ancient techniques still being used today.
W
W
W
Sign In
00:35
What the Ancients Knew
W
Ancient Technique
i
See how this ancient Seismoscope enabled the Chinese to know when an earthquake was coming. This was a useful tool for the Chinese Emperor!
W
W
W
Sign In
00:50
What the Ancients Knew
W
Chinese Seismoscope
i
Each sword maker has his own formula, creating a extremely hard blade with willow like flexibility.
W
W
W
Sign In
00:39
What the Ancients Knew
W
Samurai Sword:The Formula
i
Rome was one of the first cities with running water. Here is a segment on how the aqueducts transported the water.
W
W
W
Sign In
01:56
What the Ancients Knew
W
Roman Aqueducts
i
Get a Quick History Guide of Rome.
W
W
W
Sign In
00:31
What the Ancients Knew
W
Rome QuickHistory
i
The Magnificent Coliseum had some amazing technology. See how the first elevators worked.
W
W
W
Sign In
02:57
What the Ancients Knew
W
Coliseum's Elevators
i
Host, Jack Turner, explains where perfume first came from.
W
W
W
Sign In
00:46
What the Ancients Knew
W
Egypt Perfume
i
Romans enjoyed taking nice baths, and invented an effiecient Bath Heating System.
W
W
W
Sign In
01:55
What the Ancients Knew
W
Roman Bath Heating System
i
The ancient Egyptians wanted to be able to tell time to better organize their day, so they created the sundial.
W
W
W
Sign In
01:21
What the Ancients Knew
W
Sundial
i
See how the Ancient Chinese created a rocket, by adding gunpowder to arrows. See how they figured out how to make the rockets larger and larger!
W
W
W
Sign In
01:38
What the Ancients Knew
W
Chinese Rocket
i
Get a glance of the Roman Plumbing system that ensured public health in the big city.
W
W
W
Sign In
00:29
What the Ancients Knew
W
Roman Plumbing
i
See how batten sails are useful on the open seas! The Chinese' design can be seen in modern sailboats!
W
W
W
Sign In
00:55
What the Ancients Knew
W
Chinese Batten Sail
i
The Magic Mirror had a revival in the mid-16th century Japan, saving the lives of the persecuted.
W
W
W
Sign In
00:59
What the Ancients Knew
W
The Magic Mirror
i
The Ancient Chinese were printing long before the West. However see why they abandoned their craft!
W
W
W
Sign In
01:08
What the Ancients Knew
W
Chinese Methods of Print
i
See how the Indians used astrological instruments to track the stars.
W
W
W
Sign In
01:22
What the Ancients Knew
W
Jantar Mantar
i
The Chinese take fireworks very seriously. See how they accidentally discovered it, by mixing three compounds!
W
W
W
Sign In
00:23
What the Ancients Knew
W
Chinese Fireworks
i
You May Also Like
Rome was one of the first cities with running water. Here is a segment on how the aqueducts transported the water.
W
W
W
Sign In
01:56
What the Ancients Knew
W
Roman Aqueducts
i
Get a glance of the Roman Plumbing system that ensured public health in the big city.
W
W
W
Sign In
00:29
What the Ancients Knew
W
Roman Plumbing
i
Short segment on how Romans have inspired us throughout the centuries.
W
W
W
Sign In
00:43
What the Ancients Knew
W
Romans Inspire Us
i
The importance of Romans when it came to establish trade with outher countries.
W
W
W
Sign In
02:43
What the Ancients Knew
W
Roman Trade
i
The Magic Mirror had a revival in the mid-16th century Japan, saving the lives of the persecuted.
W
W
W
Sign In
00:59
What the Ancients Knew
W
The Magic Mirror
i
Innovative ceramics, evolved from traditional Japanese clay working, have changed the course of technological advatages
W
W
W
Sign In
02:50
What the Ancients Knew
W
Japanese Ceramic Circuit Boards
i
Get a Quick History Guide of Rome.
W
W
W
Sign In
00:31
What the Ancients Knew
W
Rome QuickHistory
i
The steel's natural variations are used to the metallurgist's advantage, they give a sword its beauty, personality, and its effectiveness.
W
W
W
Sign In
00:41
What the Ancients Knew
W
Samurai Sword: Selecting the Perfect Mix of Steel
i
The Magnificent Coliseum had some amazing technology. See how the first elevators worked.
W
W
W
Sign In
02:57
What the Ancients Knew
W
Coliseum's Elevators
i
Cologne was highly influenced by Rome, and here we see the similarities in the aqueducts.
W
W
W
Sign In
01:29
What the Ancients Knew
W
Cologne's Aqueducts
i
The pagoda's central pillar is the secret to its eathquake resistance.
W
W
W
Sign In
00:24
What the Ancients Knew
W
Pagoda Construction
i
Romans enjoyed taking nice baths, and invented an effiecient Bath Heating System.
W
W
W
Sign In
01:55
What the Ancients Knew
W
Roman Bath Heating System
i
Traditional Japanese construction, influenced by Shinto, had almost tree-like characteristics.
W
W
W
Sign In
02:01
What the Ancients Knew
W
Japanese Construction Methods
i
For centuries the Daiku's methods have been mysterious because they were only passed down from master to apprentice.
W
W
W
Sign In
00:32
What the Ancients Knew
W
Daiku: The Experts of Traditional Japanese Carpentry
i
The Romans had many advantages in the battlefield. Here are some of their weapons.
W
W
W
Sign In
01:06
What the Ancients Knew
W
Roman Battlefield Advantage
i
Each sword maker has his own formula, creating a extremely hard blade with willow like flexibility.
W
W
W
Sign In
00:39
What the Ancients Knew
W
Samurai Sword:The Formula
i
