World’s 5 Incredible Ancient Weapons

Become a Call of History member: @call_of_history Support us on Patreon: What is the first weapon you think of when you talk about ancient long-range weapons? Probably a bow or the more recent crossbow. What about the Sling? This seemingly very simple weapon consisting of only ropes and a stone was much more effective than the bow. For example, you have probably heard the story of how David, armed with a sling, was able to defeat the huge enemy Goliath. And you probably think that’s just a legend. But the people of antiquity knew what this formidable weapon was capable of. You can find stories of how the slinger could kill a bull from a distance of 500 feet [150 meters]! And with a single blow. And the Hero of Alexandria, a Greek mathematician and engineer, wrote that a lead projectile fired from a sling would pierce a bronze cuirass and get stuck in the body of the opponent. And no special projectiles were needed for this weapon. When yo