TechStuff TechStuff Classic: TechStuff is Under Siege
Oct 13, 2023
Explore the world of siege engines in this podcast episode. Learn about the history and tactics of battering rams and siege towers. Discover the mechanics of ballistas and manganelles. Dive into the use of trebuchets in medieval warfare.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Siege Engines: Breaking Down Fortress Walls
02:30 • 11min
Battering Rams and Siege Towers in Ancient Warfare
13:33 • 10min
The Mechanics of the Ballista and Manganelle
23:18 • 11min
The Manganelle: A Siege Weapon
34:27 • 6min
The Mechanics of Trebuchets
40:07 • 12min