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Who invented gunpowder?

Who invented gunpowder?

History for Kids / History's Not Boring: The Kids History Podcast vor 10 Monaten

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Welcome back to History's Not Boring! Mira and Finn are traveling
straight to ancient China during the powerful Tang Dynasty!
Forget peaceful scrolls and beautiful silk—today, we are looking
for the biggest BOOM in early history!

Imagine a group of dedicated alchemists hundreds of years ago.
They weren't trying to invent fireworks; they were trying to
create a magic potion that would make people live forever! They
mixed up all sorts of strange ingredients: sulfur, charcoal, and
a mysterious white powder called saltpeter. What happened next?
*BAM!* They got the exact opposite of eternal life: a massive,
smoky, and terrifying explosion!

Join us to discover the shocking true story of how the accidental
invention of gunpowder completely changed the world. We’ll learn
why the Chinese first called this discovery “Fire Drug,” and how
this huge historical oopsie led to everything from fireworks to
amazing technological advancements! Get ready for a blast of
history!