The Science Channel :: Ancient Science

Ancient Science
Tour the Colosseum
Realm of Rameses
First Emperor of China
Catapult Game
Ancient Egypt Timeline

Time Travel

Technology helped shape the ancient world and examples of their scientific know-how still resonates today. Take an interactive journey through the wonders of the past.

Tour the Colesseum
Enter Rome's "Arena of Death."

Open the Tomb of the First Emperor of China
Explore new discoveries about Qin Shi Huang's burial complex, revealed by modern technology.

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Interactives

Tour the Realm of Rameses
He truly lived a life of biblical proportions. Explore the world of Rameses the Great.

Play the Flippin' Game
Your mission (if you choose to accept it!): Siege and destroy!

Ancient Egypt Timeline
Follow the achievements of one of the world's most technologically advanced ancient societies.

Ancient News

Ancient Rest Stop

Elgin Marbles Dispute

Roman-Era Britons Lived In Suburbia

Lost City of Nubia

Italy Returns Obelisk

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