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8 Episodes 2023 - 2023
Episode 1
Mon, Jul 10, 202360 mins
The dark origin stories behind some of history's most notorious methods of execution, from the guillotine to the electric chair.
Episode 2
Mon, Jul 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.
Episode 3
Mon, Jul 24, 2023
Whether they're used to stop treasure hunters, body snatchers, or wartime enemies, booby traps are diabolical devices just waiting to kill.
Episode 4
Mon, Jul 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.
Episode 5
Mon, Aug 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.
Episode 6
Mon, Aug 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.
Episode 7
Mon, Aug 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.
Episode 8
Mon, Aug 21, 2023
The origins of history's deadliest games, from Roman bloodsports to Russian roulette.