Ancient Impossible (2015)

S1E4 Warrior Tech

Today's soldiers are outfitted with the most advanced technology available for combat. But what innovative weapons and defenses did ancient warriors possess? Could they have had primitive versions of machine guns long before we ever thought possible? Were the Saxons wielding "super swords" crafted from steel as durable as modern alloys? And might the ancient Greeks have created an early prototype of a bulletproof vest during Alexander the Great's era? This exploration uncovers the fascinating parallels between today’s fully equipped troops and the remarkable weaponry of the ancient warriors.