These 5 ancient weapons were so terrifying that entire armies planned their battles around them. From Greek Fire burning on water to war elephants acting like living tanks, ancient warfare was way more advanced (and brutal) than most people think. Swipe through for a fast mini–documentary in carousel form: – Greek Fire (Byzantine “flamethrower”) – War elephants from India, Carthage and Hellenistic empires – Roman scorpion “sniper” artillery – The curved kopis / falcata sword – Torsion siege cata

War tools in ancient times.

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