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Meet the Trebuchet, the Castle-crushing Catapult of the Middle Ages
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Before the advent of gunpowder, enemy combatants used a powerful siege weapon called a trebuchet to forcefully launch projectiles - sometimes a large stone, a decapitated human head or a dead horse - at intended targets.
Unlocking the Power of Greek Fire: The Byzantine Empire's Secret Weapon
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Uncover the secrets of Greek fire, ancient warfare's legendary weapon. Explore its history, composition, and deadly impact.
How Castles Work
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Castles played an important role in the staging of conquests and the defending of territories. Learn more about castles and find out how castles were built.
How the Crusades Worked
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The Crusades were religious wars. Find out what triggered the First Crusade and how the pope persuaded people to go on a crusade.
10 Cool Engineering Tricks the Romans Taught Us
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When it came to building or improving things, the ancient Romans really knew their stuff. Which cool engineering tricks did they pass along to us?
Can You Identify These Historic Weapons?
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Sharpened blades, bulky siege engines and flexible bows; before rifles, tanks, and grenades, these historic weapons were the tools of war. Do you consider yourself an expert on ancient weapons? Put your knowledge to the test, by doing battle with this quiz!
What was Archimedes' death ray?
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Archimedes' death ray is a fabled device that brought death and destruction to Roman ships. Learn about Archimedes' death ray and what it was made of.
10 of the Bloodiest Battles of World War II
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The war that began with German dictator Adolf Hitler's rise to power led to more than 50 million combatant and civilian deaths. Which 10 battles during the World War II were the costliest?
92% der Leute können nicht alle 50 Fußballvereine anhand ihrer Logos erraten! Kannst du's?
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Egal, ob du ein Newbie bist, oder ein Fußballprofi, der alle Raffinessen des Spiels kennt, nimm an diesem Quiz teil, um herauszufinden, wie gut du abschneidest! Trete gegen einen Freund an, um zu sehen, wer die höchste Punktzahl erreicht und finde heraus, wer von euch der wahre Fussballer ist!
Castle History
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Castle History is fascinating and reflects many of the social changes that took place during the Middle Ages. Learn about castle history at HowStuffWorks.