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Israel and Palestine: Failed Hopes for Peace

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Although Israel and Palestine signed the Oslo Peace Accord in 1993, neither land would experience peace for years.

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China: Silk Road (2:44)

Take a journey through history as we learn about one of the greatest trading routes in history: the Chinese Silk Road.

What the Ancients Knew: Giant Sundial (1:49)

In The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew" host Jack Turner learns about the Samrat Yantra, the largest sundial in the world.

Pre-History: Trade on the Silk Road (4:03)

The Silk Road was the principle route of trade in ancient China.

Pre-History: The Chinese Expansion of Trade (3:09)

Trade flourished on the Silk Road, and both Chinese exports and imports increased significantly.

Pre-History: The Shang Dynasty Emerges from Myth (2:48)

The Shang Dynasty occurred from 1766-1050 BCE. Although Western historians once considered the Shag to be nothing more than Chinese myth, archeological evidence, such as oracle bones, has been uncovered, proving the Chinese accounts to be accurate.

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10 Ways to Lift a Curse: Egyptian Mummy Curse (2:56)

Was it an ancient curse or mere coincidence that caused the death of Lord Carnarvon's archaeological team following their discovery of King Tut's grave? Find out on the Science Channel's "10 Ways to Lift a Curse."

What the Ancients Knew: Healing in Ancient Greece (1:34)

Discover healing the Ancient Greek way -- through sanctuaries to honor Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine and by going to and performing at the theater. Learn more about ancient Greek healing techniques on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients... More »

What the Ancients Knew: Invention of the Crossbow (1:48)

The invention of the crossbow changed warfare forever. Learn how the Chinese invented it on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What The Ancients Knew: Porcelain (0:47)

The ancient Chinese discovered how to make porcelain with one crucial ingredient...extreme heat. See why the Chinese were the only ones in the world who had the technology to make this delicate art form on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients... More »

What the Ancients Knew: Chinese Seismoscopes (0:50)

On The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew," see how the invention of the seismoscope enabled the Ancient Chinese to know when an earthquake was coming.

What the Ancients Knew: Chinese Rockets (1:38)

Around 1150 AD, the worlds first rocket was created in China. Learn more about the evolution of the rocket on The Science Channel's "What The Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Chinese Methods of Printing (1:08)

The Ancient Chinese were printing long before the West. Learn how the Chinese invented the first movable type and why it was abandoned on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Chinese Magnetic Compass (1:07)

The Chinese built the first magnetic compass. The invention allowed sailors to travel long distances to visit other continents such as Africa. Learn more about the Chinese magnetic compass on The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew."

What the Ancients Knew: Chinese Batten Sail (0:55)

On The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew," learn about the Chinese invention of batten sails and how they have influenced the way modern sailboats are made.

What the Ancients Knew: The Chinese Armillary Sphere (1:10)

On The Science Channel's "What the Ancients Knew," learn how the Ancient Chinese gave birth to modern astronomy with the invention of the armillary sphere.