Ancient discoveries
by
Pollard, Justin, 1968-
Title
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Ancient discoveries
Author
:
Pollard, Justin, 1968-
ISBN
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9781417229949
Publication Information
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Port Washington, NY : Koch Vision : Distributed by Koch Entertainment, c2007.
Physical Description
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2 videodiscs (300 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
General Note
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Originally produced for television broadcast.
"Featuring CGI recreations and working replicas of ancient machines."
Contents
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Computing : the antikythera mechanism, Ctesibius's water clock. Medicine : brain surgery and Galen, doctor to the gladiators. Robotics : Heron of Alexandria's miracle machines and steam engine -- Warfare : Greek fire, Roman battering rams, Helepolis siege towers. Ships : Roman naval engineering and Caligula's Lake Nemi pleasure barges. Power : the Baghdad battery, Roman water wheels, Archimedes death ray.
Abstract
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A six-part television mini-series examining various technologies of the ancient world.
Subject Term
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Technology -- History -- To 1500.
Medicine, Ancient.
Civilization, Ancient.
Genre
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Documentary television programs.
Added Author
:
Pollard, Justin, 1968-
Gavin, Dolores.
McGrath, Ali.
Clarke, Stuart.
Barrett, Sean.
Added Corporate Author
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Wild Dream Films.
S4C (Firm)
Arts and Entertainment Network.
Special Broadcasting Service (Australia)
History Channel (Television network)
KOCH Vision (Firm)
Koch Entertainment (Firm)
Added Uniform Title
:
Ancient discoveries (Television program)
Electronic Access
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Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Status |
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IYTE Library | DVD Documentary | 0018501 | T16.A53 2007 DVD 2 DISCS | Multimedia Belgesel |