Death Weapons of the East

Summary The oldest known weapon is the staff. Watch with surprising results a comparison test between a staff and a shotgun. Learn about the ermei--a deadly Chinese underwater attack weapon. Which is more powerful, a meteor hammer or a punch? Can Chi Warriors really kill a man with a single touch? Investigate the ability of eastern warriors to withstand pain such as smashing concrete on live human heads. Finally, ancient Chinese crossbows are examined, including one small enough to fit up your sleeve.

S5.E1 ∙ Death Weapons of the East

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Phil Crowley Bettany Hughes Richard Windley Christopher Kelly

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Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Mar 9, 2008

Countries of origin : United States Australia United Kingdom

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : China

Production companies : A+E Networks History Channel Sianel 4 Cymru (S4C)

Summary The oldest known weapon is the staff. Watch with surprising results a comparison test between a staff and a shotgun. Learn about the ermei--a deadly Chinese underwater attack weapon. Which is more powerful, a meteor hammer or a punch? Can Chi Warriors really kill a man with a single touch? Investigate the ability of eastern warriors to withstand pain such as smashing concrete on live human heads. Finally, ancient Chinese crossbows are examined, including one small enough to fit up your sleeve.

Details

Genres : History Documentary

Release date : Mar 9, 2008

Countries of origin : United States Australia United Kingdom

Official sites : Official site

Language : English

Filming locations : China

Production companies : A+E Networks History Channel Sianel 4 Cymru (S4C)

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