Few inventions in human history have carried consequences as profound as gunpowder. What began as a curious alchemical experiment in China grew into a force that forever reshaped the way wars were fought. Entire nations and empires have bowed to this chemical mixture, and it reforged weaponry for all future generations.
But even though gunpowder has had a major role in physical destruction, its effects haven’t ended there. Military strategies have been shifted over time, architecture has been transformed, and fear has been embedded in the hearts of those who face its fiery power.
How, exactly, has gunpowder changed the story of weaponry and the human battlefield? Click on to find out.