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The crossbow looks every inch the modern weapon but its origins date back over 2,500 years,

Why did firearms, starting out as they did, ever become commonplace in warfare?

Using ballistic weapons lets characters damage their enemies form a long distance and minimize their risk in combat.

The English Longbow has the reputation of being the weapon of choice of Robin Hood. The character might be mythical but the weapon has a deadly history.

The training of the medieval archer and the use of the longbow and crossbow in medieval European warfare.

Daughter of a Gotham City mafia boss, Helena Bertinelli took her life in a whole different direction, donning a cape and a mask to fight crime as the Huntress.

Archery Fans looking for a cool way to pass time on their iPhone should download Archers. It's a fun little game with tight physics engine and a smooth gaming interface.

During the High Middle Ages, new weapons gave the infantryman, who had been overshadowed by mounted noble knights, renewed fighting strength, and thus greater importance.

A look at the Diablo II character class designed for ranged fighting styles.

An overview of Spanish Conquistador weapons - medieval weaponry used in the Spanish conquest of the New World from Conquistador swords to gunpowder weapons.

An account of the invasion of Prince Louis of France in the year 1216, and how he was eventually defeated thanks to the efforts of a local guerilla leader.

An account of the siege of Hertford Castle, one of the bastions of King John's war against the invading French led by Prince Louis.

Medieval knights had many different weapons in their arsenal, but they were all designed to inflict the most damage possible to their opponents on the battlefield.

The evolution of castle defense began in the 9th Century and saw dramatic improvement coming out of the Crusader movement, creating impregnable fortifications.

Give children who love dressing up like knights gifts that promote creative role-playing and imaginative medieval adventures, like costumes, accessories, and play areas

Just how does someone accidentally become a vampire? Elvi Black and curious readers will find out in this compelling, wonderful novel full of love, laughs, and vamps.

Like the English character 'Robin Hood', William Tell is a legend, a fable whose existence is a blur between reality and myth.

Pirates were fierce and often desperate sailors, who, when forced to fight, utilized a wide variety of weapons to overcome their foes.

James Woods, coupled with one of the lesser Baldwin brothers, travels about the Southeastern United States killing vampires. Hard.

Fletching is a relatively simple skill in Runescape, but one with a lot of possibilities. It can boost the power of many ranged weapons when used to make ammunition.

Check out the plush toys and merch associated with DreamWorks Animation's Kung Fu Panda. Movie comes to theatres June 6th.

Ferdinand Magellan died fighting on a beach in a war among nieghboring tribes.

And more Flemish draft horses and Shire horses, together with native Scottish stock are the forebears of Clydesdales.

Discover one of the most extraordinary feats in military history that immortalized a conquistador and lead to the end of a civilization.

An impetuous young man trying to become a knight and redeem himself from past mistakes comes face to face with his first mistake: Lady Leona.

In the fields of science and civilisation, China's early history claims numerous inventions which laid strong foundations for the modern world.

Writing character backstory is easy if the writer follows this three-step plan.

A North Atlantic right whale is freed from fishing gear after being tracked since September. Effort highlights the many dangers faced by a critically endangered species.

An RS character that raises this ability is capable of faster energy regeneration and many acrobatic stunts that help him in Jagex's MMORPG.

The Wallace Collection is a public museum in a stately London townhouse. Tour one of the greatest private collections of art ever bequeathed to the British nation.

Castelnaud Castle offer an entertaining and educational historical visit for children, and all the family, in the Dordogne, France.

There are five different classes of defense in Runescape, the free MMORPG game. This article explains the differences between them.

All of the listed skills and spells are for either a Scout primary or a Scout secondary character in Runes of Magic.

Just because hunters can solo all the way to level 70, it does not mean they should.

A rocket is a vehicle that obtains its thrust from the rapid conversion of fuel to superheated gasses, which are then rapidly expelled out a nozzle at the base.

After a somewhat uneven season 5, the Next Generation returned in season 6 with what is arguably the strongest season of the show's seven season run.

Locations for all of Fable 2's Legendary Weapons: Calavera, Chopper, Daichi, Hammerthyst, Maelstrom, Rising Sun, Wreckager, Enforcer, Perforator, Rammer, and Red Dragon

The Hundred Years' War, Thirty Years' War, and the two world wars demonstrate how military revolutions result in better weaponry, often ensuring final victory.

At first glance, raising combat levels in Runescape is simple, but it is actually more complex in many of the bigger commercial mmorpgs.

Using Silver in the free MMORPG game of Runescape involves crafting, furnaces, and moulds.

Wisconsin is a popular getaway destination and beautiful fall color drive. Fall festivals in Wisconsin cherish the state's ethnic diversity. Schedule updated for 2008.

Legions were heavy infantry units which formed the backbone of ancient Roman armies. Their systematic approach to war gave them a great advantage over their enemies.

On December 15th 1944 Glenn Miller boarded a plane to France, never to be seen again. His disappearance sparked a number of conspiracy theories about what happened.

A helpful guide to getting the first half of the 50 gargoyle locations hidden in Fable 2.

Linking a train of wagons together in a circle or square and plugging the gaps with stakes, thorn-brush or fences created a fortress-like enclosure.

The Longbow came from humble origins in 12th Century Wales, ended Medieval Combat, and found itself on European battlefields as late as 1940.

Vampires traditionally fear garlic, crosses, Holy Water and stakes through the heart. But how else have the monsters been killed on film?

Kings, knights in shining armor, noblemen, and castles all mean medieval times. Kids love to learn about the adventures of this period of time in history.

There are over fifty-seven jobs that a character can become in Maplestory, a free 2D side-scrolling MMORPG.

Use the fun ideas presented here to create a homeschool lesson plan on the Chinese New Year.