The Trebuchet was invented by Mariano Taccola, "the Sienese Archimedes." This war machine was invented during the Middle Ages (around 1400 AD) in order to destroy the great walls of the enemy palaces.

The trebuchet was one of the most devastating weapons of the Middle Ages. During medieval sieges, this destruction machine crushed castle walls. Using trial and error, medieval engineers adjusted ...

The trebuchet was the most feared siege weapon of the Middle Ages, capable of hurling massive stones to destroy castles. Here’s how it worked! White House correspondents’ dinner cancels anti ...