Watch this replica medieval trebuchet smash a log palisade
by Andrea James from on (#5612S)
The trebuchet was a technology import from Asia that became a siege weapon of choice in 12th-century Europe. Expert Mike Loades and his team make quick work of a palisade made of logs with this German replica.
Bonus video: a Korean Hwacha that could fire 100 arrows at once:
Image: YouTube / Smithsonian Channel