The Trebuchet was invented by Mariano Taccola, "the Sienese Archimedes." This war machine was invented during the Middle Ages (around 1400 AD) in order to destroy the great walls of the enemy palaces.

A historic trebuchet billed as "Britain's biggest siege machine" has been rebuilt at Warwick Castle. The 18m (59ft) tall giant catapult, a replica of the castle's original medieval weaponry ...