Understanding Greek and Roman Technology: From Catapult to the Pantheon
Machines at War—Evolution of the Catapult
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S1 • E21 Dec 12, 2013 30mTrace the evolution of the catapult, which overcomes the inherent human physiological limitations associated with the bow and arrow. From hand-operated crossbows, catapults progressed to giant artillery pieces able to shoot enormous arrows and hurl heavy projectiles. Revisit a type of catapult called the palintone from Lecture 1, and watch it in action.