Get to know three fascinating ranged weapons that dominated battlefields for centuries. Watch as armaments experts explain the power and accuracy of the Roman Empire’s pilum, medieval England’s longbow, and 19th-century France’s Minié ball.
Get a close-up look as military historians and arms experts demonstrate how innovative aerial weapons work. Find out how flaming arrows stayed alight during flight, and learn about the world’s first multi-rocket launcher, from 15th-century Korea.
Revisit some of history’s most lethal hand-to-hand combat weapons. Shadow military historians and arms experts as they show off the prowess and power of the gladius (a short Roman sword), the war hammer, and the bayonet, which is still used today.
Take an in-depth look at three game-changing weapons that do maximum damage but require minimal training. See how civilians, terrorists, and small armies have used the pike, the crossbow, and the AK-47 rifle to defeat better-equipped foes.
Get a rush with some of the fastest weapons ever developed. Observe as armaments experts demonstrate the prowess of three revolutionary innovations that were made for speed: the two-wheeled chariot, the sling, and the revolver.
Watch as experts put three devastating 20th-century weapons to the test. Learn why the machine gun, the tank, and the grenade are so effective, and explore the physical and psychological effects these arms have on soldiers.
