A cylindrical scrap of metal that was purchased at a flea market in the United Kingdom for just about $25 is actually a medieval piece of weaponry worth thousands of dollars. The hand cannon, which is ...

Gunpowder—as opposed to modern smokeless powder—isn't used much these days in current weaponry, although it's still useful for historical weapons and remains popular for fireworks and other ...

In the historic city of Freiburg, Germany, archaeologists have discovered a medieval toy shop dating back to the 14th century, Arkeonews reported. The remarkable find was made during what was expected ...

Gunpowder used in cannons helped change the nature of warfare, but it took a while to get the recipe just right. By William J. Broad In the early days of the pandemic, Dawn E. Riegner, a chemist at an ...

Medieval gunpowder packed more of a punch than scientists thought, according to a project to recreate the explosive using dung pits, foot stomping and wood ash. Researchers at the Royal Armouries in ...