The Roman catapult improved on the medieval design by the addition of torsion springs.<\/p>\n
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\nBased on drawings and written records, this Catapult re-creates the way in which tension powered siege engines worked<\/strong>, and can fire the small clay balls (included) and other soft projectiles over 15 feet!<\/p>\n