Colt, Gatling, and Browning | Shooting for the Future (Republish)

Colt, Gatling, and Browning | Shooting for the Future (Republish)

Samuel Colt’s name is forever linked to the company he founded and the revolver he called the “Peacemaker.” Born in Connecticut in 1814, he was steeped in America’s gun culture from an early age. His grandfather had served in George Washington’s army, and Samuel inherited an old flintlock pistol from the family hero when he was only six. At the age of fifteen, while working in his father’s textile plant, he built a galvanic cell (basically an early battery) and used it to set off explosives beneath the surface of a nearby pond during the Fourth of July. He continued to experiment with chemicals and combustion—as many young men do—and became fascinated by inventors’ work to create a firearm that could shoot more than bullets before needing to reload.

Join us as we teach you about Samuel Colt, Richard Gatling, and John Browning. In this episode, you'll learn about their work, their impact on history, and how their names are culturally relevant - beyond the brand - in our world today.

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Persia Defeated | A Discussion on the Battles of Thermopylae and Salamis

Persia Defeated | A Discussion on the Battles of Thermopylae and Salamis

Join us as we discuss the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis and their impact.

9 Syys 201933min

Persia Defeated | The Battles of Thermopylae and Salamis

Persia Defeated | The Battles of Thermopylae and Salamis

Join us as we teach you about the battles of Thermopylae and Salamis.

9 Syys 201917min

The Trail of the Past | A Discussion on Turning Points in History

The Trail of the Past | A Discussion on Turning Points in History

Join as we teach you three stories that changed - or could have changed - history. Season Three is about turning points in the past, and we hope you will join us as we discuss this concept.

2 Syys 201927min

The Trail of the Past | Turning Points in History

The Trail of the Past | Turning Points in History

Join as we teach you three stories that changed - or could have changed - history. Season Three is about turning points in the past, and we hope you will join us throughout this season as we teach you about the times that history was changed forever.

2 Syys 201914min

Season Two Wrap-Up

Season Two Wrap-Up

Join us as we wrap up Season Two of 15-Minute History. Season Three will begin on Monday, September 2, 2019. If you enjoyed this season, please share the show with your friends, family, and co-workers and leave us a "Like" on iTunes. It really does help.

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The Blue Ribband | A Discussion about Crossing the Atlantic

The Blue Ribband | A Discussion about Crossing the Atlantic

Join us in our final discussion in season two as we discuss three stories that follow a common theme—crossing the Atlantic Ocean and traveling to Europe.

6 Touko 201936min

The Blue Ribband | Crossing the Atlantic

The Blue Ribband | Crossing the Atlantic

Join us as we share three stories that follow a common theme—crossing the Atlantic Ocean and traveling to Europe.

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Winning but Losing | A Discussion on the Vietnam War

Winning but Losing | A Discussion on the Vietnam War

Join us as we discuss the Vietnam War.

29 Huhti 201925min

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