Dark Marvels

Dark Marvels

Ended First aired 10/Jul/2023 United States English 1 season(s) 8 episode(s)
Documentary
Since the dawn of civilization through modern times, humankind’s capacity for cruelty and darkness has known no bounds. Dark Marvels is a documentary series that explores the history and engineering behind the world’s most diabolical inventions. From devious torture and death devices, to terrifying weapons of war, sinister spy tools, and games that kill, these are the fascinating origin stories of the innovations that emerged from the darkest recesses of the most wicked minds.

Compelling expert interviews, evocative recreations, archival footage, and premium 3D graphics unpack the twisted tales behind these nefarious technologies, their creators, and the historical figures who succumbed to their lethality. It’s a heart-pounding probe into evil ingenuity, that shows the darkest marvel of all is the human imagination.
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Season 1 · Season 1
8 episode(s) · Air date: 10/Jul/2023
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Bloodsports
Air date: 21/Aug/2023 · Runtime: 42 min
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From ancient times through the modern day, brutal games thrill both players and spectators. Explore the origins of history's deadliest games--from Roman bloodsports to Russian Roulette.

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From ancient times through the modern day, brutal games thrill both players and spectators. Explore the origins of history's deadliest games--from Roman bloodsports to Russian Roulette.

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Sinister Spy Weapons
Air date: 21/Aug/2023 · Runtime: 42 min
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An exploration into the dark art of spy-craft, from the frankenkitty to the umbrella gun, reveals the deadliest spy weapons deployed to gather information and assassinate enemies.

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An exploration into the dark art of spy-craft, from the frankenkitty to the umbrella gun, reveals the deadliest spy weapons deployed to gather information and assassinate enemies.

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Superweapons of Fear
Air date: 14/Aug/2023 · Runtime: 41 min
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From the world's largest trebuchet to Nazi super cannons, these are the deadly weapons that rain destruction and spread fear on the battlefield.

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From the world's largest trebuchet to Nazi super cannons, these are the deadly weapons that rain destruction and spread fear on the battlefield.

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Blades of Fury
Air date: 07/Aug/2023 · Runtime: 41 min
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From the destructive Viking axe, to the sacred but deadly Samurai katana, razor sharp blades wielded by fearsome warriors have spilled blood and forged empires.

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From the destructive Viking axe, to the sacred but deadly Samurai katana, razor sharp blades wielded by fearsome warriors have spilled blood and forged empires.

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Pain and Punishment
Air date: 31/Jul/2023 · Runtime: 42 min
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The twisted origin stories of some of history's most diabolically creative, and brutal, torture devices; from the "Iron Maiden" to the pear of anguish.

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The twisted origin stories of some of history's most diabolically creative, and brutal, torture devices; from the "Iron Maiden" to the pear of anguish.

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Treacherous Traps
Air date: 24/Jul/2023 · Runtime: 42 min
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Whether they're used to stop treasure hunters, body snatchers, or wartime enemies, booby traps are diabolical devices just waiting to kill.

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Whether they're used to stop treasure hunters, body snatchers, or wartime enemies, booby traps are diabolical devices just waiting to kill.

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Temples of Doom
Air date: 17/Jul/2023 · Runtime: 41 min
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The gates are open to some of history's most sinister structures. From the terrifying Tower of London to a hotel of horrors, discover the dark secrets hidden within these foreboding fortresses.

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The gates are open to some of history's most sinister structures. From the terrifying Tower of London to a hotel of horrors, discover the dark secrets hidden within these foreboding fortresses.

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