Galileo Demonstrates First Telescope
The Venetian air on August 25, 1609, was thick with the usual late-summer humidity, carrying the scent of salt, human endeavor, and the occasional whiff of…
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First Europeans Arrive in Japan
Three Portuguese traders accidentally introduce the gun to Japan. The local lord sees a duck get shot, and suddenly, everyone wan…
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