Explanation: During the Siege of Syracuse during the Second Punic War, the Syracusans, utilizing the genius of the great philosopher and engineer Archimedes, created several ingenious devices to keep the Romans at bay, including ARCHIMEDES' CLAW and (supposedly) a GODDAMN HEAT RAY
It was not enough, however, to overcome the stubbornness of the Romans, who eventually took the city. Archimedes was killed in the process, despite the Roman commander giving orders for him to be taken alive because of his unparalleled genius. STTL!
Explanation: During the Siege of Syracuse during the Second Punic War, the Syracusans, utilizing the genius of the great philosopher and engineer Archimedes, created several ingenious devices to keep the Romans at bay, including ARCHIMEDES' CLAW and (supposedly) a GODDAMN HEAT RAY
It was not enough, however, to overcome the stubbornness of the Romans, who eventually took the city. Archimedes was killed in the process, despite the Roman commander giving orders for him to be taken alive because of his unparalleled genius. STTL!
Though wouldn’t a spear or even a normal sword be better? The pictured blade looks like it would be incredibly awkward to thrust with enough force and accuracy to puncture heavy hide.
I think the shape is so that it doesn't get stuck in the boar (thus staunching the bleeding to some degree). Awkward, definitely though.
(And I’m guessing this thing’s existence is because nobles consider spears to be lower class?)
Probably something like that. A fancy piece for hunting with your noble buddies, wouldn't want to appear like some kind of PEASANT or anything like that.