The 1800s were a turning point in the history of firearms. As empires expanded and revolutions sparked around the globe, technological advancements in weaponry played a critical role in shaping ...

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Tucked into a darkened, first-floor gallery in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, past the imposing field armor of an obese, gout-riddled Henry VIII, a small exhibition entitled “The Art of London ...

One of the biggest advancements in firearms was repeating firearms. The revolver was the first successful repeating handgun, and even today, the basic design has remained the same. A revolving ...

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