Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Surprising archaeological finds have led historians to new conclusions about the transportation technology invented by ancient peoples. In Season 1, Episode 2, "Cars & Planes."

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Tantalizing clues are making historians rethink the sophistication of ancient cultures. Explore ancient cars, superships, Egyptian warfare, ancient robots and more.

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