The 10-episode documentary series History of Weapons tells the story of weaponry that took leading roles in the major battles of history. It reveals the developments of arms that often improved the technical progression of its times.
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Mostly, civilians are the ones suffering from waging a war. Experts track down three weapons that were used to recklessly attack civilian populations. With no regard for civilian casualties, the trebuchet hurls heavy stones against solid castle walls.
Mostly, civilians are the ones suffering from waging a war. Experts track down three weapons that were used to recklessly attack civilian populations. With no regard for civilian casualties, the trebuchet hurls heavy stones against solid castle walls.
Wars become even bloodier as new technologies keep evolving. A team of experts tests the deadliest weapons upgrades in the history of warfare.
Wars become even bloodier as new technologies keep evolving. A team of experts tests the deadliest weapons upgrades in the history of warfare.
Attacking the enemy in an ambush is a devastating advantage at war. Weapons that stayed undetected until their very strike revolutionized warfare.
Attacking the enemy in an ambush is a devastating advantage at war. Weapons that stayed undetected until their very strike revolutionized warfare.
Weapons expert Stephen Bull tests the most significant three weapons of the sea. The Byzantines guarded the Greek fire as the secret super weapon that kept Constantinople save over 800 years. Experts build an original replica to demonstrate the thunderous force of a ship cannon.
Weapons expert Stephen Bull tests the most significant three weapons of the sea. The Byzantines guarded the Greek fire as the secret super weapon that kept Constantinople save over 800 years. Experts build an original replica to demonstrate the thunderous force of a ship cannon.
New weapons with devastating force shape the wars of the 20th century. International experts test the catastrophic effects of the most destructive weapons.
New weapons with devastating force shape the wars of the 20th century. International experts test the catastrophic effects of the most destructive weapons.
Throughout history, speed becomes a decisive feature of warfare. In spectacular experiments, a team of international experts presents the most significant weapons of history where speed made a difference.
Throughout history, speed becomes a decisive feature of warfare. In spectacular experiments, a team of international experts presents the most significant weapons of history where speed made a difference.
Weapons designed for everyone are a decisive advantage at war. International experts test the three most important weapons that can be learned very quickly.
Weapons designed for everyone are a decisive advantage at war. International experts test the three most important weapons that can be learned very quickly.
Throughout history, armies developed ever more effective close combat weapons. In surprising experiments, weapons experts test the physical and psychological impact of the three most important melee developments of our time.
Throughout history, armies developed ever more effective close combat weapons. In surprising experiments, weapons experts test the physical and psychological impact of the three most important melee developments of our time.
Warfare enters a new dimension with the attack from above. Demonstrations reveal the secret of weapons that became keys to moving war up into the air.
Warfare enters a new dimension with the attack from above. Demonstrations reveal the secret of weapons that became keys to moving war up into the air.
Ranged weapons are a warrior's best chance of survival. International experts demonstrate the most important ranged weapons in history.
Ranged weapons are a warrior's best chance of survival. International experts demonstrate the most important ranged weapons in history.
The 10-episode documentary series History of Weapons tells the story of weaponry that took leading roles in the major battles of history. It reveals the developments of arms that often improved the technical progression of its times.
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