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  • How Does a Trebuchet Work?

    A trebuchet is a machine used during medieval times to propel heavy objects vast distances. They were primarily used to bring down castle walls during a siege. The trebuchet is powered by gravity...

  • How to Make a Ballista

    A ballista is a gigantic crossbow. A weapon of war, it was used to launch large darts or stone projectiles. Torsion supplied the necessary force. The ballista was first developed by the ancient...

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