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Ancient Discoveries

Season 1 Episode 3: Heron of Alexandria

The origins of robotics are often credited to Heron of Alexandria, a skilled inventor who leveraged air compression, wind power, and mechanical concepts to create innovative machines that amazed onlookers and even fooled followers.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Ancient Computer?

1. Ancient Computer?

Aired: Dec 21, 2003

The next episode delves into the captivating story of time-keeping, tracing t...

Episode 2 Galen, Doctor to the Gladiators

2. Galen, Doctor to the Gladiators

Aired: Dec 21, 2003

A renowned Greek physician, Galen, revolutionizes medicine by applying his kn...

Episode 3 Heron of Alexandria

3. Heron of Alexandria

Aired: Dec 21, 2003

The origins of robotics are often credited to Heron of Alexandria, a skilled ...

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Seasons: 6

Network: History

Genres:Documentary, History