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Assignment Discovery: Atlantis

On the Discovery Channel series, "Assignment Discovery," the mystery of the city of Atlantis is explained. Could the remains of the city of Troy be the real-life answer to this myth?


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What the Ancients Knew: Greek Theatre as Medicine

What the Ancients Knew: Greek Theatre as Medicine (0:45)

Experience alternative medicine the ancient Greek way... at the theater. Learn more about how Greeks used theater for catharsis with host Jack Turner from The Science Channel's series, "What the Ancients Knew."

Ancient Greece: Alexander the Great

Ancient Greece: Alexander the Great (1:41)

The Romans maintained and absorbed many aspects of the Grecian culture after they conquered it.

Ancient Greece: Socrates and Plato

Ancient Greece: Socrates and Plato (5:10)

This video examines the foundations of Greek philosophy and the basic teachings of Socrates and Plato.

Ancient Greece: About Alexander the Great

Ancient Greece: About Alexander the Great (9:00)

Learn how Alexander, reared on Greek philosophy, mythology and military training, became Western history's greatest conqueror and spread Greek culture around the world.

Ancient Greece: Mycenae

Ancient Greece: Mycenae (2:55)

Mycenae was once, long ago, a thriving city-state. Ruins from the site date back to the second millennium, BCE.

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What the Ancients Knew: The Archimedes Screw

What the Ancients Knew: The Archimedes Screw (0:31)

On The Science Channel's "What the Ancient's Knew," learn about the Archimedes screw, an invention used by the Ancient Egyptians to draw water from the Nile River to irrigate their fields.

What the Ancients Knew: Oracle at Delphi

What the Ancients Knew: Oracle at Delphi (1:33)

Discover surprising methods used by ancient priests of Delphi to predict the future. Learn more with host Jack Turner in this clip from The Science Channel's series, "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: The Battering Ram

What the Ancients Knew: The Battering Ram (0:37)

Learn more about one of the most formidable weapons used by the ancient Greek navy, the battering ram. Examine its force with this clip from The Science Channel's series, "What the Ancients Knew.

What the Ancients Knew: Archimedes on Force

What the Ancients Knew: Archimedes on Force (1:17)

Take a load off and examine Archimedes' principles of levers and pulleys in action. Find out how it works with host Jack Turner on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Greek Theatre Design

What the Ancients Knew: Greek Theatre Design (0:53)

Discover how the Ancient Greeks achieved surround sound in their theater design with host Jack Turner. Learn more in this clip from The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: City in the Hillside

What the Ancients Knew: City in the Hillside (1:25)

Visit Priene with host Jack Turner to discover Ionian use of geometry to build an ancient city in the hills. Learn more about this feat of engineering on The Science Channel's series, "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Thales

What the Ancients Knew: Thales (1:08)

Thales was an Ancient Greek philosopher who is considered the founder of natural science. Learn how he collected data on star and sun cycles in this video from The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Greek Theatre as Medicine

What the Ancients Knew: Greek Theatre as Medicine (0:45)

Experience alternative medicine the ancient Greek way... at the theater. Learn more about how Greeks used theater for catharsis with host Jack Turner from The Science Channel's series, "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Pythagoras and Chords

What the Ancients Knew: Pythagoras and Chords (1:11)

Watch how Pythagoras' famous mono-chord experiment explains the music and math connection. Learn more with host Jack Turner on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew" series.

What the Ancients Knew: Trireme Replica

What the Ancients Knew: Trireme Replica (2:32)

Watch how clues about the ancient Greek battleship, the Trireme, helped in reconstruction efforts of the ancient Geek navy. Learn more with the Science Channel's series, "What the Ancients Knew," with host Jack Turner.