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Ancient Discoveries: Guns 'n' Ammo

Ancient Discoveries (2009)

Documentary, Historical | UK, Australia, United States

History Channel | Tuesday, 5 April 2022 | 03:00

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Tuesday, 5 April 2022 03:00

Monday, 4 April 2022 23:00

Monday, 28 February 2022 06:00

Saturday, 26 February 2022 13:00

Monday, 21 February 2022 14:00

SEASON: 4

EPISODE: 4 - Guns 'n' Ammo

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Some of the strangest and deadliest weapons ever built were the prototypes of the modern gun. Was a simple bamboo tube the world's first hand gun? Plus, hidden in an ancient manuscript lies a secret recipe for ancient tracer fire - but does it work?

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