Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World

Gunpowder, Cannons, and Guns (1x10)

Date de diffusion: Août 31, 2013

The story of invention is often the story of cultural contact. Witness the origins of gunpowder in ancient China and trace its movement into Europe. Then, shift your attention to the development of gunpowder weapons and consider how cannons, rifles, and handguns changed the face of warfare as well as the world's political and social structures.