Die tödlichsten Waffen der Menschheit: Vom Faustkeil zur Atombombe

The relentless drive for innovation has been pushing the boundaries of what is imaginable for millennia, shaping the modern world through gigantic structures and ingenious inventions. In two major episodes, this documentary illuminates the dramatic evolution of human history. The first part reconstructs the relentless race for military supremacy, from the first primitive spears of the Stone Age, through the merciless weaponry of the Roman pilum, to the devastating explosive power of gunpowder and modern weapons of mass destruction. Subscribe to our channel so you don't miss any videos:    / @xltechnik   The second part focuses on the vital history of navigation, from the daring star navigators of the Pacific, through precision engineering masterpieces like the astrolabe and sextant, to today's satellite technology. This in-depth documentary connects the emergence of groundbreaking engineering with the greatest triumphs and darkest shadows of our boundless thirst for discovery. #technology #research #fulldocumentary -- Topics in this video: ▼ 00:00 The History of Long-Range Weapons 43:45 How Did Navigation Work Before GPS and Google Maps? - ► Subscribe to our science channel:    / @sparkdeutschland   ► Subscribe to our technology channel:    / @progressde   ► Check out our documentary channel:    / @realstoriesde