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What the Ancients Did for Us(2005)

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Overview

What the Ancients Did for Us is a 2005 BBC documentary series presented by Adam Hart-Davis that examines the impact of ancient civilizations on modern society.

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Season 12005 · 9 episodesFebruary 16, 2005

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Status: Ended
Type: Miniseries
Original name: What the Ancients Did for Us
First aired: February 16, 2005
Last aired: April 13, 2005
Network: BBC Two
Original language: English

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