Making gunpowder is a bit like cooking, except more explosive. Gunpowder makers in the 14th and 15th centuries used black powder brought to Europe from China, then mixed its three ingredients together ...

First used for battle in China in about 900 A.D., gunpowder spread throughout Eurasia by the end of the 13th century, eventually revolutionizing warfare as a propellant in firearms and artillery.

When you think of medieval cuisine, you probably think of a "Game of Thrones"-style banquet, complete with elaborate dishes like roasted swan, boar's head, and huge golden brown pies, all washed down ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Medieval bakers at work in the 15th century - Hulton Archive Medieval mince pies were big enough to feed an entire family, ...

Ah, mead, that sweet, honeyed alcoholic beverage that has been a staple at Renaissance fairs for decades (along with giant turkey legs). It’s also increasingly popular among home craft brewers since ...

Gunpowder—as opposed to modern smokeless powder—isn’t used much these days in current weaponry, although it’s still useful for historical weapons and remains popular for fireworks and other ...