The trebuchet is a type of catapult that was popular for use as a siege engine before gunpowder became a thing. Trebuchets use a long arm to throw projectiles farther than traditional catapults.

As the arm of the trebuchet begins to move ... With the extra velocity (which can be converted into a longer throw), the trebuchet can also be moved back to a safer distance from the castle ...

This war machine was invented during the Middle Ages (around 1400 AD) in order to destroy the great walls of the enemy palaces. The trebuchet was designed to throw heavy stones against the walls and ...