Catapults are a type of weaponry that hurls objects at a target (i.e. enemy’s castle). They come in several styles that hurl their payloads in different ways.

How to make movable trebuchets out of all natural materials.

Some of the most beautiful and outrageous weapons from the most interesting medieval times. Think about it, maybe King Arthur or the famous and anonymous “Black Knight” used some of these absurd weapons.

The trebuchet was an very effective weapon in it’s time that drove fear in to the opposing side. It was generally very large and usually had to be built on site where the battle was taking place.

Learn how a trebuchet works, how and when they were invented, and lots of other interesting information!