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History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren

History's Greatest Machines with Dolph Lundgren

2026
Documentary

Explores the impact of machines on history, including the printing press, the Model T and early personal computers.

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Production

Superluna Studios, History

Language

EN

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

June 1, 2026

Last Aired

June 1, 2026

Networks

History

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
E1
Aerial Attackers
Air date: 2026-06-01
From ancient catapults to stealthy drones, whoever controls the skies, controls the battlefield.
E2
Mission Critical
Air date: 2026-06-08
When the mission looks impossible, you call in special ops - and Dolph Lundgren. Join him as he takes you behind enemy lines to reveal the elite machines behind history's boldest operations.
E3
Monster Machines
Air date: 2026-06-15
If size counts, these machines rewrite all the rules. Dolph Lundgren gets up close inside legendary giants: the Antonov An-225 cargo jet - history's largest aircraft; the 200-ton WWII Maus tank designed by Porsche for Hitler - the largest ever made.
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2026-06-22
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2026-06-29
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2026-07-06
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2026-07-13
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2026-07-20

Cast

Dolph Lundgren

Dolph Lundgren

Self - Host

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