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!
Steamship 'Princess May' run aground, Alaska, USA, 1910
Soldiers of the 19th Indian Infantry Division, Italy, WW2, 1943 (colorized)
Those machines were whack
Philip II of Macedon being struck with an arrow during a siege - his helmet saving his life, but not his eye
Steel dagger, Indian subcontinent, Early 17th century AD
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Remnants of the Cathedral of the Holy Saviour of Congo, modern-day Angola
Onion market in Aliero Town, Nigeria