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.

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.