Impossible Inventions From the Ancient World | Extreme Earth

From a mysterious 2,000-year-old computer to an ancient battery capable of generating electricity, Arthur C. Clarke investigates extraordinary archaeological discoveries that challenge our understanding of history.Subscribe to Extreme Earth: https://www.youtube.com/@ExtremeEarthITVS Arthur C Clarke probes two intriguing puzzles from the past. How did the builders of iron-age forts produce incredible temperatures to melt stones, turning them to impregnable glass? And what is the true story of the sinister Skull of Doom? This film was first broadcast: 16 Sep 1980 Watch More Documentaries Our Life - https://bit.ly/3A8xRMJ Our History - https://bit.ly/3rUpdhL Our World - https://bit.ly/3ftuckM Our Stories - https://bit.ly/3ynfFyk Our Taste - https://bit.ly/3OZoDcV Explore the most intense and thrilling aspects of our planet! From full episodes showcasing extreme weather events and the most dangerous creatures, to the best highlights of Earth’s wildest and most unpredictable forces. Get ready to dive into the extremes of nature! Content distributed by ITV Studios. #archaeology #ancientmysteries #ancienttechnology