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Illustrations of history

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This magazine is for sharing artwork of historical events, places, personages, etc. Scale models and the like also welcome!

Generally speaking, actual photos of a historical item should go to [email protected]

Photos of ruins should go to [email protected]

Photos of the past should go to [email protected]

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Medieval soldier loading a crossbow with a belt-hook (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

If only they could do the same for ballistas. Why launch small bolt when you can launch big bolt.

[โ€“] PugJesus 10 points 2 days ago

"I said I wanted the BIG crossbow"