R

EPISODE · Jul 7, 2014 · 15 MIN

A Brief History of Gunpowder

from Revolution – Past & Present Podcasts

From its origins in Chinese potions for immortality to the agent of death on the battlefield, the history of gunpowder is one of chemistry, ingenuity, and violence. Armorer Ron Potts fascinates with the tale.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 7, 2014

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

A Brief History of Gunpowder

0:00 15:20

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Revolution – Past & Present Podcasts?

This episode is 15 minutes long.

When was this Revolution – Past & Present Podcasts episode published?

This episode was published on July 7, 2014.

Can I download this Revolution – Past & Present Podcasts episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!