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- A Gun Through Time: Professor David OlusogaView ticketsAdded by the promoter or venue
About the show
Have you ever considered how a single weapon could change the course of history? What stories lie behind the guns that shaped empires, wars and even criminal underworlds? How did these firearms influence not just battles, but entire societies?
Known for his acclaimed documentaries, David offers remarkable storytelling in this powerful and enlightening social narrative.
See The Lee Enfield Rifle, The Maxim and the Thompson Sub Machine Gun firearms up close on stage and delve into their mind-bending hidden social histories. You’ll also have the chance ask David your own questions about any historical topic.
Featuring
Professor David Olusoga
David Olusoga OBE is a British historian, writer, film-maker and broadcaster. He is Professor of Public History at the University of Manchester. He has presented historical documentaries on the BBC and contributed to The One Show and The Guardian.
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