The History of Gunpowder

By em_n_m2601
  • Jan 1, 1400

    Handguns

    Handguns
    Gunpowder was inserted into a handgun.

  • Firearms spread to Europe

    Firearms are used in Europe's early modern warfare.

  • Discovery of Gunpowder

    Discovery of Gunpowder
    An enterprising alchemist was mixing ingrediants to find an elixir to make the emperor immortal, and when the mixture was exposed to flames, it exploded. The mixture consisted of sulphur, saltpeter and charcoal.

  • Firework displays

    Firework displays
    850 AD, the Chinese population began using gunpowder to put on brilliant firework displays.

  • Chinese Military use

    Chinese Military use
    Song Dynasty military forces, used gunpowder devices against their enemy, the Mongols.