The Medieval Gunpowder Revolution: 10 Moments that Changed Warfare - Medievalists.net
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In 808, Qing Xuzi became the first person to record the recipe for gunpowder, originally part of drug experiments. This accidental discovery forever influenced warfare.
By the year 1000, Chinese inventor Tang Fu designed early rockets and grenades, demonstrating gunpowder’s potential in military strategies, reshaping battlefield technologies.
Roger Bacon's 1267 writings on gunpowder introduced Europeans to its properties, igniting interest and illustrating how originally a child's toy transformed into a weapon.
The medieval gunpowder revolution marked a dramatic shift in military history, as the application of gunpowder in warfare altered battle strategies and outcomes.
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