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Making HistoryThe Tin Can: Conserve and Survive

18 min

Available until 13/09/2025

05/02/2022

Peter Durand invented the tin can, a small but mighty innovation that changed the world. The method meant Western powers were able to feed entire armies all around the world as Europe wrestled for global dominance.

Director

Jean-Dominique Ferrucci

Country

France

Year

2020

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