In the ancient texts of Homer and on the walls of Egyptian tombs lie exciting clues that are causing historians to rethink just how sophisticated centuries-old societies were. This eye-opening series filmed on location and using brilliant computer animation will change the way you think about the past.
The oldest known weapon is the staff. Watch with surprising results a comparison test between a staff and a shotgun. Learn about the ermei--a deadly Chinese underwater attack weapon.
Throughout history man has gone to great lengths to develop the technology of torture. Learn about a new discovery that proves victim's bones were snapped apart on the rack.
The Romans created a hydraulic mining system that literally blew millions of tons of material away and ancient sappers dug under mega walls and brought a whole castle down. But how was this possible?
Might the stories of the Bible have their basis in ancient scientific fact? How big was the giant Goliath, and what was the tech of the sling that brought him down?
