ANCIENT DISCOVERIES: SCIENCE, WONDERS & WAR 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 in cutting edge science to reconsider common beliefs about ancient times. Reconstructions of ancient machines and hands-on demonstrations bring ancient times to life.