Just watched "most" of episode one.
Firstly, this follows the dated "reality programming" format of constantly repeating segments while using sensationalized speech.
Second, it takes theorized applications of ancient technologies and tries to place it into a modern context.
For example: "could this steam canon pierce a Roman Trireme's hull?"
I don't know how much, if at all, a Roman Trireme hull is armored. But I'd guess it'd be at least a few inches thick as it needed to be sound enough to withstand traditional projectile weapons and ramming.
But to test this steam canon on a 14' wooden motorboat with something along the lines of 10mm-20mm of plywood. And plywood that has long since outlived its usefulness withstand a 75mm magnesium ball fired from 15 or so meters away. I can agree that it's plausible that it might at least damage the hull and possibly penetrate it. But to cause an explosion with a fireball?
Really?
I stopped watching at that moment and removed it from my playlist. It's rubbish nonsense.
Firstly, this follows the dated "reality programming" format of constantly repeating segments while using sensationalized speech.
Second, it takes theorized applications of ancient technologies and tries to place it into a modern context.
For example: "could this steam canon pierce a Roman Trireme's hull?"
I don't know how much, if at all, a Roman Trireme hull is armored. But I'd guess it'd be at least a few inches thick as it needed to be sound enough to withstand traditional projectile weapons and ramming.
But to test this steam canon on a 14' wooden motorboat with something along the lines of 10mm-20mm of plywood. And plywood that has long since outlived its usefulness withstand a 75mm magnesium ball fired from 15 or so meters away. I can agree that it's plausible that it might at least damage the hull and possibly penetrate it. But to cause an explosion with a fireball?
Really?
I stopped watching at that moment and removed it from my playlist. It's rubbish nonsense.