What they didn't teach you about the Middle Ages

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almost1337@lemm.ee · 19 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Cat-apults

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Ah, the classic medieval Katzenwerfer.

MindTraveller@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 2y (2 replies)

Given the amount of force those string imparted in real ballistae, I think those cats would actually just be bisected by the string.

hexabs@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Probably why there's a pouch for them to park their butts in.

Thanks, didn't notice that

So glad I have something to look forward to in my 40s.

Reminds me of Postal 2.

Blessed war

FGoo@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 2y (1 reply)

The only war I'd participate in

I'd support funding both sides covertly to prolong the conflict as long a possible.