Some catapults could throw stones weighing as much as 350 pounds for distances greater than 300 feet. The Greek Dionysius the Elder of Syracuse, who was looking to develop a new type of weapon, ...

Some catapults could throw stones weighing as much as 350 pounds for distances greater than 300 feet. The Greek Dionysius the Elder of Syracuse, who was looking to develop a new type of weapon, ...

A trebuchet is a type of catapult that was popularly employed in Medieval warfare. The trebuchet functions using an arm and a counterweight to propel an object over large distances. The Herald ...