With counterweight trebuchets at its disposal, a besieging force at last had the advantage in sieges, and it was probably the appearance of the trebuchet which prompted the changes in castle design from the mid-twelfth century onwards which were described in the previous chapter: the move from rectangular to round or multiform towers […]

I wonder how fast this feller is? Ever heard? They seem to think he's a whirlin' ball of fire, but that don't worry you none, does it?

Lastly it is emphasized that the seasonal workers are allowed wages in lieu of unavailed leave in accordance with the terms of the agreement […]

In the nascent science of archeoacoustics, experts test the ancient sites for locations of sonic intensity: echoes, rocks that gong when struck, etc.