History Of Weapons

Ranged Weapons: International experts demonstrate in experiments the most important ranged weapons in history, including the Roman spear, the English long bow and the minié ball.

Attack from Above: Experiments reveal the secret of weapons that became key to aerial warfare, from incendiary arrows to bomb attacks. What will the next advancement be?

Close Combat: Chart the development of the original form of combat - melee. Over time, short range instruments of battle have evolved, from the short sword to Exoskeletons.

Weapons For All: Weapons designed for everyone hand a sizeable advantage. Experts explore three weapons that are easily used: the crossbow, a pike and the Kalashnikov.

Faster Than The Enemy: Speed has become a decisive feature in war's evolution: from the chariot that brought greater mobility to small handguns like Samuel Colt's revolver.

The Power of Destruction: New weapons with immense force define the wars of the 20th century as international experts test the catastrophic effects of destructive weaponry.