Big History (2013)

S1E8 World of Weapons

Humans may lack sharp teeth, claws, or protective armor, but we still find ways to assert our strength. While conventional history often centers around warfare, Big History takes a broader view, exploring the origins of our power. It uncovers how bat guano and ancient forests influenced the development of weapons, tracing the evolution of firearms back to significant changes in our bodies that transformed us into adept throwers.