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.
- Created By
- First Aired on
Jul 10, 2023
- Popularity: 0.3724
- 3 votes
- Networks
- (US)
- Status: Returning Series
In Production
1 seaons till Aug 21, 2023
Last episode: Bloodsports
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 8 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Death Devices41 min
The dark origin stories behind some of history’s most notorious methods of execution, from the guillotine to the electric chair.
Episode 2Temples of Doom41 min
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 3Treacherous Traps42 min
Whether they're used to stop treasure hunters, body snatchers, or wartime enemies, booby traps are diabolical devices just waiting to kill.
Episode 4Pain and Punishment42 min
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 5Blades of Fury41 min
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.
