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Today’s post on the Loades of History SUBSTACK is all about TREBUCHETS!loadesofhistory.substack.com/p/tales-of-the-trebuchetIn fact it is a DOUBLE. The main article, linked here, is a quick 101 (for the lay reader) on how trebuchets work and the chronology of their development, plus some stories about trebuchets in action.However this article also LINKS to one of my Rhymes about…you guessed it… a trebuchet. I am a compulsive rhymer and I’ve started this series of rhymes in one of the sections of my Substack (see top line on the home page). For me they’re a different way of encapsulating some key ideas and moods about knightly life in the Middle Ages. Some of you may want to dip into them to read to your kids this Holidays.Either way, do take a look at the main linked article and remember to ‘like’ and ‘share’ and ‘subscribe’. I’m hoping to build a thoughtful community of history enthusiasts on Substack. I'm delighted to report that it is building very nicely but it really helps if you can all spread the word. ... See MoreSee Less

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