Researchers in Arizona say they have unearthed the oldest gun ever found in the continental United States. The bronze cannon, or wall gun, is associated with the first European expedition of the ...

The 485-year-old cannon discovered in southern Arizona. Image: International Journal of Historical Archaeology (2024) Talk about a blast from the past: A team of researchers in Arizona discovered ...

The wall gun was resting on the floor of a Spanish structure. This figure shows it while under excavation, held firmly in place by roots. Credit: International Journal of Historical Archeology ...

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