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Ancient Inventions
Have you ever wondered what inspired the first flame thrower, or when the first brain surgery was performed? Who invented the simple kiss between two people? How did human behavior and relationships change once we began to aggregate into cities? This series takes viewers back to ancient times in search of the roots of technologies and social customs that set the stage for the world we know today.
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