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Dark Marvels

2023★ 7.4 / 101 Season

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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Dark Marvels Death DevicesS1 E1 Death DevicesJul 10, 2023 · 41 minThe dark origin stories behind some of history’s most notorious methods of execution, from the guillotine to the electric chair.Episode details → Dark Marvels Temples of DoomS1 E2 Temples of DoomJul 17, 2023 · 41 minThe gates are open to some of history's most sinister structures. From the terrifying Tower of London to a hotel of horrors, discover the…Episode details → Dark Marvels Treacherous TrapsS1 E3 Treacherous TrapsJul 24, 2023 · 42 minWhether they're used to stop treasure hunters, body snatchers, or wartime enemies, booby traps are diabolical devices just waiting to kill.Episode details → Dark Marvels Pain and PunishmentS1 E4 Pain and PunishmentJul 31, 2023 · 42 minThe twisted origin stories of some of history's most diabolically creative, and brutal, torture devices; from the "Iron Maiden" to the pear of anguish.Episode details → Dark Marvels Blades of FuryS1 E5 Blades of FuryAug 7, 2023 · 41 minFrom the destructive Viking axe, to the sacred but deadly Samurai katana, razor sharp blades wielded by fearsome warriors have spilled blood and forged…Episode details → Dark Marvels Superweapons of FearS1 E6 Superweapons of FearAug 14, 2023 · 41 minFrom the world's largest trebuchet to Nazi super cannons, these are the deadly weapons that rain destruction and spread fear on the battlefield.Episode details → Dark Marvels Sinister Spy WeaponsS1 E7 Sinister Spy WeaponsAug 21, 2023 · 42 minAn exploration into the dark art of spy-craft, from the frankenkitty to the umbrella gun, reveals the deadliest spy weapons deployed to gather information…Episode details → Dark Marvels BloodsportsS1 E8 BloodsportsAug 21, 2023 · 42 minFrom 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…Episode details →