Thu, May 15, 2008
The work of ninth-century Chinese alchemists is examined.
Thu, May 15, 2008
The impact of gunpowder weapons on Constantinople is explored.
Thu, May 22, 2008
The use of nitroglycerin in explosives is examined.
Thu, May 29, 2008
A look at the use of explosives by British commandos in the 20th century. Also, a trip to an atomic-bomb testing site in New Mexico.