Synopsis

Among the most peculiar and formidable weapons ever conceived, some early firearms stand out. *ANCIENT DISCOVERIES* investigates whether a humble bamboo tube might have served as the world’s first firearm. A hidden formula for ancient tracer fire is revealed within an old manuscript – but can it truly function? How far and how high could the colossal mortar "Roaring Meg" have launched its projectiles to breach a Royalist fortress? Can a team of specialists unravel the mystery behind the stran