Dolph Lundgren to host new History series on historical machines

Actor and executive producer Dolph Lundgren will host the new History documentary series, ‘History’s Greatest Machines With Dolph Lundgren’. The series is scheduled to premiere in Latin America on October 30 at 21:20.

The production explores the engineering and history behind significant inventions that transformed society, including military technology, space exploration, and transportation. The series utilizes archival footage, expert commentary, and artificial intelligence recreations to detail the challenges faced by inventors and the impact of their creations.

Lundgren’s involvement draws on his academic background in chemical engineering, which includes a master's degree from the University of Sydney and studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The premiere episode, titled ‘Air Power’, examines the evolution of military equipment ranging from ancient catapults to modern combat systems like the F-35 fighter jet and the B-17 bomber.

Contributing experts include astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi, physicist Paul Sutter, and historians Don Wildman and Martin K. A. Morgan.