Conquest(2002)

Conquest is a History Channel series hosted by Peter Woodward that explores weapons across human history. In each half-hour episode, Woodward and a small team examine a specific weapon or arsenal from a particular era, demonstrating how they work, comparing their strengths and weaknesses, and tracing their origins. The show ranges widely—from Stone Age tools and Roman arms to modern air combat and SWAT tactics, even covering unarmed fighting techniques and ninjutsu. Woodward breaks down the mechanics and historical context of each weapon system, revealing how warfare and combat evolved across civilizations. Whether ancient or contemporary, Conquest offers a practical look at the weapons that shaped human conflict and strategy throughout history.