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Trace the evolution of the catapult, which overcomes the inherent human physiological limitations associated with the bow and arrow. From hand-operated crossbows, catapults progressed to giant artillery pieces able to shoot enormous arrows and hurl heavy projectiles. Revisit a type of catapult called the palintone from episode 1, and watch it in action

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Features: Stephen Ressler Ph.D., Lehigh University

Originally produced by The Teaching Company/The Great Courses in 2013

Mode of access: World Wide Web

In English