World of Weapons (2020)

Episode Overview

Throughout history, advancements in technology have led inventors and engineers to enhance weaponry, significantly shaping global events. In this episode, military and weapon specialists delve into three lethal innovations that escalated violence in warfare: the scorpio, an ancient Roman missile launcher; the longsword, a symbol of the medieval knightly era; and the Henry rifle, notable for its groundbreaking reloading mechanism that transformed battle tactics.