
Stuff To Blow Your Mind The Invention of the Crossbow, Part 2
Nov 16, 2023
Discover the moral coding and symbolism of crossbows in movies. Explore the portrayal of crossbows in films and folklore, challenging the common perception of them as villainous weapons. Learn about the invention and types of crossbows, including the Chinese repeating crossbow. Dive into the presence of crossbows in Dungeons and Dragons and the use of zirka wood as building material.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Moral Coding of Crossbows in Movies
01:54 • 3min
The Symbolism of Crossbows in Film
04:53 • 11min
Portrayal of Crossbows in Movies and Folklore
15:31 • 10min
The Crossbow in Movies: Portrayal and Associations
25:29 • 15min
The portrayal and history of crossbows
40:39 • 8min
The Invention and Types of Crossbows
48:46 • 13min
Repeating Crossbows in D&D and Lumber in the Underdark
01:01:33 • 5min
