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What the Ancients Did for Us

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3/9. The Aztec, Maya and Inca. From the heart of Mexico City to the lost citadels of Machu Piccu, Hermione Cockburn tells the stories behind the golden age of these inventive peoples. Plus Adam Hart-Davis demonstrates the lasting effect the New World of Central America has had on the technology we use today, from suspension bridges to scalpels.
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Contributors

Presenter:
Hermione Cockburn
Presenter:
Adam Hart-Davis
Producer:
Martin Kemp
Series Producer:
Ian Potts
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