[Nfb-history] Fw: TAC features experimental archaeology of an ancient gun

[Robert Jaquiss]

Hello List:

     This list has been too quiet. I know this is off topic, but I thought some of you might find it very interesting. The Archaeology Channel (TAC) has a number of very interesting videos that can be viewed over the Internet.

Regards,

Robert

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From: Meara Butler 
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Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2010 11:11 AM
Subject: TAC features experimental archaeology of an ancient gun


Friends and colleagues: Technological innovation has driven a great many cultural changes with then-unforeseen consequences.  A prime example is the introduction of firearms to Europe in the 14th Century, the fascinating topic of The Otepää Gonne, the latest video feature on our nonprofit streaming-media Web site, The Archaeology Channel (http://www.archaeologychannel.org).

In 1995, Estonian archaeologist Osvald Saadre found in Otepää Fortress a room containing pieces of bronze.  These pieces were parts of the oldest Estonian firearm, dating back to the late 14th Century.  This documentary follows the course of an experimental archaeology project, as archaeologist Jaak Mäll works to reconstruct a functional copy of the Otepää gonne (gun), remaining as faithful as possible to the gunsmithing techniques of the period and to conducting test-firings using gunpowder made in accordance with the formulas and methods of the time. 

This and other programs are available on TAC for your use and enjoyment.  We urge you to support this public service by participating in our Membership (http://www.archaeologychannel.org/member.html) and Underwriting (http://www.archaeologychannel.org/sponsor.shtml) programs.  Only with your help can we continue and enhance our nonprofit public-education and visitor-supported programming.  We also welcome new content partners as we reach out to the world community.

Please forward this message to others who may be interested.

 Richard M. Pettigrew, Ph.D., RPA
President and Executive Director
Archaeological Legacy Institute
http://www.archaeologychannel.org

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