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Podcast: Everything Everywhere Daily: History, Science, Geography, & More
Episode: The Crossbow
Description: One of the most devastating weapons in the medieval world was the crossbow. It evolved from early hand-held projectile weapons into a powerful tool of warfare that shaped battles for centuries.It was one of the few weapons powerful enough to stop a fully armored knight.Yet, despite its power, it wasn’t necessarily the most powerful ranged weapon on a battlefield and when something better came along, it was quickly replaced.Learn more about the crossbow and how it...