erikkwakkel:TrebuchetImpressive yet amusing image of a trebuchet, a medieval weapon that would sling
erikkwakkel:TrebuchetImpressive yet amusing image of a trebuchet, a medieval weapon that would sling rocks and other things at cities. The trick was, of course, to let go when the sling was activated…Pic: New York, Morgan Library, MS 638 (Paris, 1240s). For more about this “Morgan Bible" or “Maciejowski Bible,“ including many more images, see this online exhibit). -- source link
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