The first catapult launch system was installed on a stationary coal barge, which shot a biplane on Nov. 12, 1912, but the test ended with a crash the pilot fortunately walked away from.

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, ...

F eeding with a catapult is a brilliant way of keeping your swim fed, it allows you to accurately feed bait around your float, and over your feeder or lead to keep fish feeding in your peg A ...

A set of medieval catapult projectiles used in a 13th-century siege that lasted almost half a year have been discovered. The eight, perfectly preserved catapult shots, some of which are huge in ...

Catapult shots from 13th Century found at castle. Image source, Kenilworth Castle. Image caption, English Heritage said the shots were fired in a siege of Kenilworth Castle in 1266.