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Where Did It Come From? Ancient Greece: Modern Ship Building

44 minutes 14 seconds

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Angled view of a large, brown wooden ship with many oars and several ropes hanging down from tall masts while sailing on open water.

Modern warships, cargo ships, and container ships are the cutting edge of maritime technology. But 2,500 years ago, no one dominated shipbuilding like the Greeks. Part of the "Where Did It Come From?" series. Please note this title contains mature themes.

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Angled view of a large, brown wooden ship with many oars and several ropes hanging down from tall masts while sailing on open water.
Where Did It Come From?
Episode 1
44 minutes 14 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
C, G, I rendering of a tan pyramid being built using several modern cranes with a mountain range in the background.
Where Did It Come From?
Episode 3
43 minutes 22 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12