Dark Marvels

Dark Marvels

Examines the background and engineering of some of mankind's most evil creations. From cunning torture and death devices to terrifying weapons of war, nefarious spy tools, and games that kill.

Genre: DocumentaryHistory

Cast:Wolf WilliamsJordan WagnerAaron IrvinJimmy BaconLarissa TracyJonathan PeacyChristine AxenJoyce E. SalisburyRebecca SimonAdam PepperKelly DeVriesDaniel DickrellMichael LivingstonMichael B. YoungFrank Catale


1Season 1

S1.E1 ∙ Death Devices

Mon, Jul 10, 2023

The dark origin stories behind some of history's most notorious methods of execution, from the guillotine to the electric chair.

2Season 1

S1.E2 ∙ Temples of Doom

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.

3Season 1

S1.E3 ∙ Treacherous Traps

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.

4Season 1

S1.E4 ∙ Pain and Punishment

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.

5Season 1

S1.E5 ∙ Blades of Fury

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.

6Season 1

S1.E6 ∙ Superweapons of Fear

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.

7Season 1

S1.E7 ∙ Sinister Spy Weapons

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.

8Season 1

S1.E8 ∙ Bloodsports

Mon, Aug 21, 2023

The origins of history's deadliest games, from Roman bloodsports to Russian roulette.