Encyclopedia - Catapult: Encyclopedia - Catapult
Catapults are siege engines using an arm to hurl a projectile a great distance. Any machine that hurls an object can be considered a cata...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Catapult: Encyclopedia Ii - Catapult - History
In Europe, the first catapults appeared in later Greek times (400 BC-300 BC), early adopters being Dionysius of Syracuse and Onomarchus o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Catapult: Encyclopedia Ii - Catapult - Types
Catapults can be classified according to the physical concept used to store and release the energy required to propel the projectile. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aircraft Carrier: Encyclopedia - Aircraft Carrier
An aircraft carrier is a warship whose main role is to deploy and recover aircraft—in effect acting as a sea-going airbase. Aircraft ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Age Of Empires: Encyclopedia - Age Of Empires
Age of Empires, abbreviated to AoE, is a history-based real-time strategy computer game developed by Ensemble Studios and published by Mi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Ancient Rome-related Topics: Encyclopedia - List Of Ancient Rome-related Topics
This is a List of Ancient Rome-related topics, that aims to include aspects of both the Ancient Roman Republic and Roman Empire. For an ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Powder: Encyclopedia - Black Powder
Black powder is a type of gunpowder invented in the 9th century and was practically the only known propellant and explosive until the mid...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chaos Computer Club: Encyclopedia - Chaos Computer Club
The Chaos Computer Club (CCC) is one of the biggest and most influental hacker organisations. The CCC is based in Germany and other Germa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aircraft Carrier: Encyclopedia Ii - Aircraft Carrier - History And Milestones
Aircraft carrier - Genesis. As heavier-than-air aircraft developed in the early 20th century various navies began to take an interest i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sling Weapon: Encyclopedia Ii - Sling Weapon - The Sling In Medieval Period
Sling weapon - Europe. By the middle ages the shepherd's sling was militarily extinct. The Staff sling continued to be used in sieges a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sling Weapon: Encyclopedia Ii - Sling Weapon - Variants
Sling weapon - Staff sling. The staff sling, also known as the stave sling, consists of a stave (a length of wood) with a short sling a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sling Weapon: Encyclopedia Ii - Sling Weapon - Slings Today
The sling is used today as a weapon primarily by violent protestors, launching either stones or incendiary devices, such as Molotov cockt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sling Weapon: Encyclopedia Ii - Sling Weapon - How To Sling
For a conventional throw, one does not make multiple rotations of the sling, a proper slinging action requires just one rapid rotation. T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aircraft Carrier: Encyclopedia Ii - Aircraft Carrier - Flight Deck Configuration
Modern aircraft carriers have a flat-top deck, the flight deck that serves as a take-off and landing area for aircraft. Aircraft take off...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sling Weapon: Encyclopedia Ii - Sling Weapon - Variants
Sling weapon - Staff sling. The staff sling, also known as the stave sling, consists of a stave (a length of wood) with a short sling a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aircraft Carrier: Encyclopedia Ii - Aircraft Carrier - Common Types
Over the course of the last century there have been several types of aircraft carrier, some of which are now obsolete. They can be genera...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aircraft Carrier: Encyclopedia Ii - Aircraft Carrier - Wartime Innovations
Combat experience proved that the British invention of the sealed "hurricane bow" which protected against storms was superior to any othe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aircraft Carrier: Encyclopedia Ii - Aircraft Carrier - Aircraft Carriers Today
Aircraft carriers are generally the largest ships operated by navies; a Nimitz-class carrier powered by two nuclear reactors and four ste...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aircraft Carrier: Encyclopedia Ii - Aircraft Carrier - Future Aircraft Carriers
Several nations which currently possess aircraft carriers are in the process of planning new classes, to replace current ones. Aircraft ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aircraft Carrier: Encyclopedia Ii - Aircraft Carrier - Aircraft Carriers Today
Aircraft carriers are generally the largest ships operated by navies; a Nimitz-class carrier powered by two nuclear reactors and four ste...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aircraft Carrier: Encyclopedia Ii - Aircraft Carrier - Future Aircraft Carriers
Several nations which currently possess aircraft carriers are in the process of planning new classes, to replace current ones. Aircraft ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Gaelic Storm: Encyclopedia Ii - Gaelic Storm - History
Gaelic Storm's origins can be traced back to 1996, when Patrick Murphy and Steve Wehmeyer joined with Steve Twigger to perform at O'Brien...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Combat Engineering: Encyclopedia Ii - Combat Engineering - History
In ancient times, combat engineers were responsible for siege warfare and building field fortifications, temporary camps and roads. The m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Seaplane: Encyclopedia Ii - Seaplane - History Of Seaplanes
Early development was carried out at Hammondsport, New York by Glenn Curtiss who had beaten Alexander Graham Bell and others in the Aeria...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation: Encyclopedia Ii - Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation - History
February 1, 1975 saw the beginning of Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) when the Benedicto Group of Companies purchased the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artillery: Encyclopedia Ii - Artillery - History
The word as used in the current context originated in the Middle Ages. It comes from the Old French atellier meaning "to arrange", and at...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of The Tank: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of The Tank - Early Vehicles In Warfare
The problem of advancing to attack while under fire is as old as warfare itself. The idea of using some kind of movingconstruction for pr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crossover Suv: Encyclopedia Ii - Crossover Suv - History
The first of this class of vehicles was the 1957 Moskvitch 410, but a more known exmple is the AMC Eagle which debuted in 1980 that marri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pottawatomie Massacre: Encyclopedia Ii - Pottawatomie Massacre - Controversy
The Pottawatomie massacre, and Brown's role in it, were mostly unknown outside of Kansas until Brown's defense of Free State settlements ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Uss Constellation Cv-64: Encyclopedia Ii - Uss Constellation Cv-64 - History
USS Constellation CV-64 - 1960-1969. Following fitting out and acceptance trials, Constellation departed her home port of Norfolk, Virg...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drag Racing: Encyclopedia Ii - Drag Racing - Drag Racing Performance Facts
The fastest top fuelers can attain terminal speeds of over 330 mph (530 km/h) while covering the quarter mile (402 m) distance in roughly...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Military History Of India: Encyclopedia Ii - Military History Of India - The Magadha Empire
Military history of India - Shishunaga dynasty. King Bimbisara was an expansionist and conquered Anga in what is now West Bengal. He st...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sling Weapon: Encyclopedia Ii - Sling Weapon - The Sling In Antiquity
Sling weapon - Origins. The sling is an ancient weapon, the origin of which is lost in antiquity. It is certain that slings were known ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Quidditch: Encyclopedia Ii - Quidditch - Professional Teams
Main article: British and Irish quidditch teams Appleby Arrows Ballycastle Bats Caerphilly Catapults Chudley Cannons Falmouth Falcons Ho...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Base Jumping: Encyclopedia Ii - Base Jumping - Base Jumping Today
It is not known how many people have tried at least one BASE jump; however, when a jumper completes a jump from each of the four categori...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bungee Jumping: Encyclopedia Ii - Bungee Jumping - Variations
In "Catapult" (Reverse Bungee or Bungee Rocket) the 'jumper' starts on the ground. The jumper is secured and the cord stretched, then the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trebuchet: Encyclopedia Ii - Trebuchet - Uses
Trebuchets were first used in Italy at the end of the 12th century, and were introduced to England in 1216 during the Siege of Dover. Due...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kyw-tv: Encyclopedia Ii - Kyw-tv - News Operation
Shortly after Westinghouse regained control of KYW, news director Al Primo pioneered the Eyewitness News format. This format has the repo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ov-10 Bronco: Encyclopedia Ii - Ov-10 Bronco - Technical Data
Visually, it has a central nacelle containing pilots and cargo, and twin booms containing twin turboprop engines. The visually-distinctiv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hms Ark Royal R09: Encyclopedia Ii - Hms Ark Royal R09 - Construction And Modifications
The Ark Royal was the sister ship to HMS Eagle, initially named HMS Audacious, hence the name of the class. Both ships would be extensive...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iowa Class Battleship: Encyclopedia Ii - Iowa Class Battleship - Aircraft
Reconnaissance and gunnery spotting are a crucial role on any battleship and most of the later classes of battleship utilize aircraft to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Age Of Empires: Encyclopedia Ii - Age Of Empires - Units
Age of Empires - Archers. Bowman Improved Bowman - upgrades to Composite bowman Chariot Archer Elephant Archer Horse archer - upgrades...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siege Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Siege Engine - Medieval Siege Engines
Medieval designs include the catapult, the ballista and the trebuchet. These machines used mechanical energy to fling large projectiles t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Subutai: Encyclopedia Ii - Subutai - Early Years
Subutai was, and is, living proof that the Mongol Empire, more than any that had preceded it, was a meritocracy. An ethnic Tuvan, he was ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Subutai: Encyclopedia Ii - Subutai - Early Years
Subutai was living proof that the Mongol Empire, more than any that had preceded it, was a meritocracy. An ethnic Tuvan, he was the son o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Russian Navy: Encyclopedia Ii - Russian Navy - History
Main articles: Imperial Russian Navy, Soviet Navy. The origins of the Russian navy may be traced to the period between the 4th and the 6t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Military Revolution: Encyclopedia Ii - Military Revolution - Background
Gunpowder was developed in China, certainly by the 11th century and perhaps considerably earlier. It was quickly turned to military uses,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Military Revolution: Encyclopedia Ii - Military Revolution - Background
Gunpowder was developed in China, certainly by the 11th century and perhaps considerably earlier. It was quickly turned to military uses,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kamakura Period: Encyclopedia Ii - Kamakura Period - Mongol Invasions
The repulsions of two Mongol invasions were momentous events in Japanese history. Japanese relations with China had been terminated in th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ancient Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Ancient Warfare - Tactics And Weapons
Ancient warfare - Strategy. Ancient strategy focused broadly on the twin goals of making continued war seem more costly than submitting...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Line Dance: Encyclopedia Ii - Line Dance - History
Line dance is popularly thought of as originating in the Wild West. In fact, its roots go back far in history. Folk dances, including the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Fleet Air Arm: Encyclopedia Ii - Fleet Air Arm - History
The Royal Naval Air Service (RNAS) was first established in January 1914. By the outbreak of the First World War in August, it had more a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Citadel Miniatures: Encyclopedia Ii - Citadel Miniatures - Early History
Citadel Miniatures was formed in 1978 as part of the British game company Games Workshop. Although the Games Workshop investor website st...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siege Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Siege Engine - Ancient Siege Engines
The earliest siege engine in Europe was the battering ram, followed by the catapult in ancient Greece. The Spartans used battering rams i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Double The Fist: Encyclopedia Ii - Double The Fist - Episode 5: High School Challenge
In this episode, the Fist Team competes with some highschoolers in various challenges. Each challenge is worth 1 point. The team with the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mu'in Ad-din Unur: Encyclopedia Ii - Mu'in Ad-din Unur - Death
After returning to Damascus in July of 1149, Mu'in ad-Din "ate a hearty meal, as was his usual custom, and was seized thereafter by a loo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wright Brothers: Encyclopedia Ii - Wright Brothers - Earlier And Later Flying Craft
There are many claims of earlier flights made by other flying machines in various categories and qualifications. See First flying machine...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kamakura Period: Encyclopedia Ii - Kamakura Period - The Flourishing Of Buddhism
In the time of disunity and violence, deepening pessimism increased the appeal of the search for salvation. Kamakura was the age of the g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Technology: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Technology - By Type Of Technology
History of technology - History of biotechnology. Main article: History of biotechnology To be incorporated into main article: Timelin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wright Brothers: Encyclopedia Ii - Wright Brothers - Ohio/north Carolina Dispute
The states of Ohio and North Carolina both take credit for the Wright Brothers and their world-changing invention - Ohio because the brot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Drag Racing: Encyclopedia Ii - Drag Racing - History
The origins of the sport lie in illegal street racing in the United States. The format of the sport shows these origins: two cars line up...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - I-400 Class Submarine: Encyclopedia Ii - I-400 Class Submarine - Operational History
As the war turned against the Japanese and their fleet no longer had free reign over the Pacific, the Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Theodosia: Encyclopedia Ii - Theodosia - History
The city was founded under the name of Theodosia by Greek colonists from Miletos in the 6th century BC. (See also List of traditional Gre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Panic! At The Disco: Encyclopedia Ii - Panic! At The Disco - History
The band was formed in Las Vegas by schoolmates Ryan Ross on guitar and Spencer Smith on drums. They recruited fellow schoolmates Brent W...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Ancient Rome-related Topics: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Ancient Rome-related Topics - History
List of Ancient Rome-related topics - Regional History. Roman Britain Roman invasion of Britain History of Greek and Roman Egypt Ro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dassault Rafale: Encyclopedia Ii - Dassault Rafale - History
In the mid 1970s, both the French Air Force (Armée de l'Air) and Navy (Aéronavale) had a requirement (the Navy's being rather more pres...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Washington Navy Yard: Encyclopedia Ii - Washington Navy Yard - Civil War To Present
The Civil War again saw the yard become an integral part of the defense of Washington. Commandant Franklin Buchanan resigned his commissi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Artillery: Encyclopedia Ii - Artillery - History
The first documented record of artillery used on the battle field is on January 28, 1132. General Han Shizhong of the Song Dynasty used E...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zgmf-x56s Impulse Gundam: Encyclopedia Ii - Zgmf-x56s Impulse Gundam - Information And History
In late CE 73, ZAFT creates a new series of advanced mobile suits to succeed their previous generation of Gundams, which were all lost in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Biological Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Biological Warfare - Examples Of Biological Warfare
Biological warfare - 1984 Rajneeshee salmonella attack. In the small town of The Dalles, Oregon, followers of the Bhagwan Shri Rajneesh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aerial Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Aerial Warfare - Before World War I
The armies of many countries evaluated the use of aircraft for observation purposes. Naval aviation was pursued as well; several tests we...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Age Of Empires: Encyclopedia Ii - Age Of Empires - Technology
Research into various types of technology can allow one civilization to gain advantages (such as better armed and protected units, and st...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - William Jennings Bryan: Encyclopedia Ii - William Jennings Bryan - Rise To Fame
After two terms in the United States House of Representatives, Bryan reached the pinnacle of his political career. In the presidential el...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siege Engine: Encyclopedia Ii - Siege Engine - Modern Siege Engines
With the advent of gunpowder, firearms such as the arquebus and cannon—and eventually the mortar and artillery—were developed. These ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siege Of Jerusalem 1187: Encyclopedia Ii - Siege Of Jerusalem 1187 - Situation In Jerusalem
In Tyre, Balian of Ibelin, lord of Ramla and Nablus and the highest ranking noble to escape the defeat at Hattin, had asked Saladin for s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siege Of Jerusalem 1187: Encyclopedia Ii - Siege Of Jerusalem 1187 - Aftermath
Some of the refugees went first to Tripoli, where they were denied entrance and were robbed of their possessions which they had taken wit...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Samaritan Comics: Encyclopedia Ii - Samaritan Comics - Influences
The biggest influence on the Samaritan character is Superman, which shows in several ways. First, the "traveler from beyond" theme echoes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mu'in Ad-din Unur: Encyclopedia Ii - Mu'in Ad-din Unur - The Second Crusade
In 1148 news reached Damascus of a new crusade, called in response to Zengi's capture of Edessa in 1145. Mu'in ad-Din prepared for the in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Biological Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Biological Warfare - History
The use of biological agents is not new, but before the 20th century, biological warfare took three main forms: deliberate poisoning of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Black Powder: Encyclopedia Ii - Black Powder - History
Many credible sources attribute the invention of black powder (火藥, huo3 yao4; lit. fire medicine) to ancient China in the 9th century...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Biological Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Biological Warfare - History
Asymmetric · Attrition · Conventional · Ground · Guerrilla · Fortification · Maneuver · Naval · Network-centric · Siege · Tota...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Biological Warfare: Encyclopedia Ii - Biological Warfare - History
The use of biological agents is not new, but before the 20th century, biological warfare took three main forms: deliberate poisoning of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Siege Of Jerusalem 1187: Encyclopedia Ii - Siege Of Jerusalem 1187 - The Siege
Negotiations were carried out between Saladin and Balian, through the mediation of the Yusuf Batit, one of the Eastern Orthodox clergy, w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Magadha: Encyclopedia Ii - Magadha - History
There is little certain information available on the early rulers of Magadha. The most important sources are the Buddhist Chronicles of S...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Carcassonne: Encyclopedia Ii - Carcassonne - History
First signs of settlement in Carcassonne region have been dated to about 3500 BC. In about 800 BC, the hill site of Carsac became an impo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Beginner: Encyclopedia Ii - Beginner - Band History
The group was founded as Absolute Beginners in 1991, initially with six members: Jan, Denyo, Mardin, DJ Burn, Nabil, Mirko, but the latte...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wright Brothers: Encyclopedia Ii - Wright Brothers - Early Career And Research
The Wright brothers both received high schools educations but no diplomas. They grew up in Dayton, where they opened a bicycle repair, de...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japanese Castle: Encyclopedia Ii - Japanese Castle - History
Originally conceived of purely as fortresses, their primary purpose being military defense, Japanese castles came to be the homes of daim...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Military Revolution: Encyclopedia Ii - Military Revolution - Feudal Monarchy To Sovereign State
No longer were kings almost forced to hire highly skilled swordsman to do their fighting if they wanted to win in battle. A standing army...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trebuchet: Encyclopedia Ii - Trebuchet - History And First Uses
Trebuchets were used almost all over Europe, in great parts of the Mediterranean and in Asia. It is believed that the first trebuchets we...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rolls-royce Merlin: Encyclopedia Ii - Rolls-royce Merlin - History
In the early 1930s Rolls started planning for the future of its aero engine development programs, and eventually settled on having two ba...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hms Queen Elizabeth 1913: Encyclopedia Ii - Hms Queen Elizabeth 1913 - History
HMS Queen Elizabeth 1913 - World War One. She was launched on 16 October 1913 at Portsmouth, Hampshire, and entered service in January ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Wright Brothers: Encyclopedia Ii - Wright Brothers - Early Career And Research
The Wright brothers both received high school educations, but they did not recieve diplomas. They grew up in Dayton, where they opened a ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Technology: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Technology - Measuring Technological Progress
Many sociologists and anthropologists have created social theories dealing with social and cultural evolution. Some, like Lewis H. Morgan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Technology: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Technology - By Period And Geography
History of technology - Early technology. Fire used since the paleolithic, possibly by homo erectus as early as 800,000 years ago Clot...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Castle: Encyclopedia Ii - Castle - Purpose Of Castles
Castles were built not only as a defensive measure from hostile enemies, but as an offensive weapon. This article in general discusses ca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Castle: Encyclopedia Ii - Castle - Castle Building
The keep is the strong central tower of the castle. Castle building was a very common task as boundaries were pushed and territory conque...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Castle: Encyclopedia Ii - Castle - Bibliography
GT Clark, Medieval Military Architecture in England (2 vols.), includes a few French castles and is the standard work on the subject, but...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Age Of Empires: Encyclopedia Ii - Age Of Empires - Overview
In AoE, twelve civilizations (often referred to as "civs") are available: Ancient Egyptians Assyrians Ancient Greeks Babylonians Choson ...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Pages Sitemap Viii - C
This is a sitemap for Popular Pages VIII - C . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word....   » Read the article