Dan Aykroyd, the man who brought us the Blues Brothers and Ghostbusters, trades his iconic sunglasses for a historian’s lens in The UnBelievable, now in it’s second season of exploring the strange and often overlooked corners of history. This week’s episode, “Unconventional Weapons,” focuses on the more peculiar tools of warfare.
From pigeon-guided missiles (yes, really) to helmets equipped with firearms, Aykroyd will guide viewers through a bizarre arsenal of military inventions. The episode also features a story about an incendiary device disguised as – wait for it – a popular American pastime item. Intrigued? You should be.
The UnBelievable manages to strike a balance between entertainment and education, presenting these unusual tales with a touch of Aykroyd’s signature dry wit. While the show doesn’t shy away from the more peculiar aspects of history, it also provides context and expert commentary, ensuring that viewers learn something along the way.
The UnBelievable with Dan Aykroyd: Unconventional Weapons airs Friday, January 3, 2025, at 9:00 PM on History.
