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Dark Marvels

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.

Show Info

Network: United States History (2023 - now)
Schedule: Mondays at 22:00 (~ 62 min)
Status: To Be Determined
Show Type: Documentary
Genres: History
Episodes ordered: 8 episodes

Official site: www.history.com

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Previous Episode

Bloodsports

Episode 1x08; Aug 21, 2023

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

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x08: BloodsportsAug 21, 2023
1x07: Sinister Spy WeaponsAug 21, 2023
1x06: Superweapons of FearAug 14, 2023
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Extra Details

Also known as:
  • Dark Marvels: Killing Machines (United Kingdom United Kingdom)
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