World of Weapons

See how the pilum, the longbow, and the Minie ball dominated battlefields and made history.

For centuries, humans have dropped weapons from the skies on their enemies, but which ones have been the most effective?

Follow experts as they test the physical and psychological effects of history’s most influential close combat weapons.

See how three weapons designed for ease-of-use became decisive players in major battles.

A look at the some of the fastest weapons of their day: the chariot, the sling, and the revolver.

Explore the devastating effects of machine guns, grenades, and tanks, during and after battle.

Cannons, torpedoes, and Greek fire became the deciding factors between victory and defeat at sea.

See what made three ambush weapons-the caltrop, the Dreyse needle gun, and the landmine-so efficient and deadly.

See what made the scorpio, the longsword, and the Henry rifle legends of their time.

A look at three types of lethal weapons used against civilians over the centuries.