Dark Marvels
8 Episodes Available
TV-142023Documentary • HistorySeason 18 Episodes
Death DevicesS1 E1Exploring the dark origin stories behind some of history's most notorious methods of execution, from the guillotine to the electric chair.
Temples of DoomS1 E2The gates are open to some of history's sinister structures; from the terrifying Tower of London to a hotel of horrors, discovering the dark secrets hidden within these foreboding fortresses.
Treacherous TrapsS1 E3Whether they're used to stop treasure hunters, body snatchers, or wartime enemies, booby traps are diabolical devices just waiting to kill.
Pain and PunishmentS1 E4The twisted origin stories of some of history's most diabolically creative and brutal torture devices, from the "Iron Maiden" to the pear of anguish.
Blades of FuryS1 E5From the destructive Viking axe to the sacred but deadly Samurai katana, checking out razor sharp blades wielded by fearsome warriors that have spilled blood and forged empires.
Superweapons of FearS1 E6From the world's largest trebuchet to Nazi super cannons, these are the deadly weapons that rain destruction and spread fear on the battlefield.
Sinister Spy WeaponsS1 E7Exploring the dark art of spy-craft, from the frankenkitty to the umbrella gun; revealing the deadliest spy weapons deployed to gather information and assassinate enemies.
BloodsportsS1 E8The origins of history's deadliest games, from Roman bloodsports to Russian roulette.
Synopsis
Interviews, recreations, archival footage and 3D graphics are used to explore the history and engineering behind the world's most diabolical inventions, from torture and death devices, to weapons of war, sinister spy tools, and games that kill.Cast
Wolf WilliamsRating
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Genres
Documentary, HistoryMore Like This
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