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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De Republica Vicit | A Discussion on The Second Punic War

Join us as we discuss The Second Punic War, its effect on the Roman Empire and why it was a turning point in history.

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Securing Foundations | A Discussion on the Father of Alexander the Great

Securing Foundations | A Discussion on the Father of Alexander the Great

Join us as we discuss Philip of Macedonia and his impact on his son's empire.

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Securing Foundations | The Father of Alexander the Great

Securing Foundations | The Father of Alexander the Great

Join us as we teach you about Philip of Macedonia and his impact on his son's empire.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Trail of the Past | Turning Points in History

The Trail of the Past | Turning Points in History

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Season Two Wrap-Up

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