History Channel - Ancient Discoveries Collection (2009-2011) Part 1 Ancient Mining Machines

Ancient Discoveries Collection Changes the way we think about the distant past. While we entertain visions of a simpler, unsophisticated time, the truth is much more complicated and fascinating than we imagine. This fresh, eye-opening series – filmed on location where historical events actually happened and using brilliant, lifelike computer animation – applies the latest scholarship to reconsider common beliefs about ancient times. Reconstructions of ancient machines and hands-on demonstrations bring ancient times to life.

Part 1: Ancient Mining Machines

Unique technologies of ancient miners, including a Roman hydraulic system, sappers who could undermine castle walls and the 1689 origination of gunpowder mining in England.

• History Channel - Ancient Discoveries (2003) (The Series)
• Ancient Discoveries War in the Ancient World (2008) (Serie)