Ancient Origins

Roman 'Machine Gun' Scars Found on Pompeii's Ancient Walls

Before Pompeii was engulfed in volcanic ash, its walls may have been battered by an ancient "machine gun" while the city was under siege. A study has uncovered compelling evidence that Roman forces ...
Greek Reporter

Romans Used Ancient Greek “Machine Gun” During Siege Of Pompeii, New Study Suggests

A new study suggests Pompeii may have faced an ancient Greek "machine gun" from the island of Rhodes during Sulla’s Roman ...
Greek Reporter

Polybolos: The World’s First Machine Gun Built by the Ancient Greeks

Ancient Greek polybolos machine gun is one of the most fascinating warfare inventions in antiquity, shooting and reloading multiple bolts.
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Greek Catapults and Catapult Technology: Science, Technology, and War in the Ancient World

Hacker, Barton C. 1968. "Greek Catapults and Catapult Technology: Science, Technology, and War in the Ancient World." Technology and Culture, 9, (1) 34–50. https ...