The Trebuchet was invented by Mariano Taccola, "the Sienese Archimedes." This war machine was invented during the Middle Ages (around 1400 AD) in order to destroy the great walls of the enemy palaces.

Have you ever sat down and thought “I wonder if a trebuchet could launch a projectile at supersonic speeds?” Neither have we. That’s what separates [David Eade] from the rest of us.

This article is an attempt to correct some misguided ideas by providing a short overview of the power and value of mechanical artillery and contextualizing ... Chevedden P.E. 1998. The Hybrid ...

How you design your trebuchet will decide the fate of the castle wall—and it may also decide your fate as well. With some choices, your missile might land too short or fly too far. With others ...

The trebuchet was one of the most devastating weapons of the Middle Ages. During medieval sieges, this destruction machine crushed castle walls. Using trial and error, medieval engineers adjusted ...

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Israeli soldiers on the northern border have been seen using a medieval catapult-like weapon to shoot flaming projectiles ...

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However, development continues apace in the enthusiast community, and [Tom Stanton]’s latest trebuchet design puts a different spin on launching projectiles at speed. The design takes advantage ...

Footage circulating on social media on Thursday showed Israeli soldiers using a trebuchet to launch incendiaries at Lebanon, ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - The Trebuchet Players will presents "Shakes-Parody in the Park" on Sept. 20-21 at Caddo Common Park. This is a free event. Tyrell Woolbert, the co-founder of Trebuchet players ...