What's the difference between a sling and a slingshot? Was there
any difference between the swords used by ancient Egyptians and
those used by the Romans? Could you explain the difference
between a simple bow, a compound bow, and a complex bow? How
were ancient cities protected and defeated? The questions above
illustrate the fact that there is a tremendous gap between
modern civilized cultures and the ancient world. Houses,
clothing, dishes and hundreds of other aspects of daily life
have changed dramatically. This is especially apparent in the
realm of weapons. The inventions of gun powder, combustible
engines, and flying machines have forever changed the way we
conduct warfare. The arsenal of modern armies is vastly
different than that of the ancients. The purpose of this blog
will be to examine and explore the fascinating world of ancient
weapons. During the next few posts, we will begin with a general
introduction of the different types of weapons. Yet before we
begin it will be helpful to lay some groun