The metal suits worn by knights during the Middle Ages were originally designed to protect against weapons such as swords.

who had invented gunpowder, did not. Experts believe this was because the situation was different in China, where wealthy knights dominated the battlefield. 'Medieval Chinese armor doesn't seem to ...

Eeek! Fire is dangerous. That’s why everybody must stand back from fireworks. Fireworks have a long tail so you don’t have to get too close to light them. The tail is called a fuse the flame ...

Three short animations exploring The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 - why it happened, the main events of the Plot, and the consequences for Guy Fawkes and the other plotters. 1: Why did The Gunpowder ...