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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

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Season 1

8.4/1029 votes
Superweapons of Fear
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/14/2023
From the world's largest trebuchet to Nazi super cannons, these are the deadly weapons that rain destruction and spread fear on the battlefield.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.4/1026 votes
Bloodsports
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/21/2023
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.2/1034 votes
Pain and Punishment
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/31/2023
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.2/1032 votes
Blades of Fury
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 8/7/2023
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.1/1037 votes
Treacherous Traps
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/24/2023
Whether they're used to stop treasure hunters, body snatchers, or wartime enemies, booby traps are diabolical devices just waiting to kill.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
8.1/1033 votes
Sinister Spy Weapons
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/21/2023
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.9/1046 votes
Death Devices
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/10/2023
The dark origin stories behind some of history’s most notorious methods of execution, from the guillotine to the electric chair.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown
7.7/1038 votes
Temples of Doom
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/17/2023
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.
Director: Unknown
Writer: Unknown