The T-Rex's Journey to D.C

Near the turn of the 20th century, Alaska lured thousands of eager prospectors in search of precious minerals to its bountiful mountains. What many found was far more treacherous.

How the Alaska Gold Rush Turned Out to Be Hoax (3:33)

As technology changed, cameras got smaller and color film got simpler, it became possible for soldiers to document the war raging around them.

This Veteran’s Suggestion Made Filming WWII Easier (2:11)

Despite its dry desert landscapes, Utah is a land of surprises, and Glen Canyon is one of them, rivaling Arizona's Grand Canyon for sheer majesty.

Utah's Otherworldly Landscapes (2:20)

As a nectar feeder, the lesser long-nosed bat follows the trail of cactus blooms between Mexico and the U.S. One of the plants it also plays a major role in pollinating is agave, which gives us tequila.

The Strange Link Between Bats and Tequila (2:02)

Mantis Shrimp have a knockout punch, delivering a killer blow as fast as a 22-caliber bullet.

The Fastest Punch in the World (2:52)

World War II veteran John Raaen Jr. was there the day Allied troops stormed Omaha Beach at Normandy. In retelling the experience to Weapon Hunter host Paul Shull, he singles out the Bangalore torpedo as a game-changer.

Allied Troops Used These Massive Pipe Bombs at Omaha Beach (4:22)

It's a war of weapons, brute force and tenacity. Threatened by the powerful Hyksos army, the Egyptians have to make a choice: live under the control of the occupiers or risk everything to be free.

An Egyptian Arms Race (4:20)

Weapon Hunter host Paul Shull is tracing the history of the iconic American gun known as the Stinger. In the process, he meets Robert Mueller, a veteran who survived the battle of Iwo Jima, where the Stinger made its debut.

What It Was Like to Be on the Ground at Iwo Jima (3:20)

Two British commandos impulsively storm a Nazi-occupied warehouse on the Norwegian island of Vaagso. Inside, the Germans are waiting for them, greeting them with a hail of bullets.

A Heroic Mission to Disarm Nazi Snipers Goes Very Wrong (4:00)