
Von der Keule zur Rakete - Die Geschichte der Gewalt (2018)
Since the very beginning of human existence, weapons have been produced and used to kill. Bloody conquests and dreadful crimes are committed by employing weapons. But freedom fighters, anti-terror units, liberators — all depend on the use of weapons. The 'History of Weapons' is much more than a technical investigation. It uncovers the connection between the development of a new military device and the aftermath of its usage — dynamics that shaped several millennia of human fate.
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. It also investigates men's desperate attempts to tame the destructive power of ever new instruments of war.
For as long as humankind has existed, there have been weapons, designed to kill and to protect. Over many millennia, they have taken on leading roles in major battles, helping to build empires and destroy civilizations. This is a look at some of the most important and innovative weapons, from slings and arrows to nuclear bombs to biological warfare. Through unique experiments run by weapons specialists, explore how and why these weapons work and the role each one has played in shaping the world we know today.s of war.
Recent Episodes
| Episode | Name | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| S01E10 | Zivilisten im Fadenkreuz | Aug 29, 2018 |
| S01E09 | Tödliche Technik | Aug 29, 2018 |
| S01E08 | Angriff aus dem Hinterhalt | Aug 29, 2018 |
| S01E07 | Kraft der Zerstörung | Apr 10, 2018 |
| S01E06 | Schneller als der Gegner | Apr 10, 2018 |
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