The most terrifying weapon of the Middle Ages ⚔️ #history #shorts

Before cannons dominated siege warfare, medieval engineers turned gravity into a devastating weapon. The counterweight trebuchet used a massive falling weight to power a long throwing arm and sling, launching heavy stone projectiles against enemy fortifications. These enormous siege engines could batter castle walls, damage towers, and threaten defenders from a distance. But their tremendous power came at a cost: they were slow, cumbersome, and required considerable effort to construct and operate. One of history's most famous examples was Warwolf, built for Edward I during the siege of Stirling Castle in 1304. **WEAPONS THAT CHANGED HISTORY** What happened. Why it mattered. What followed. Subscribe so you don’t miss the next weapon that changed history. **Speedy History** — Bringing history to life through historically grounded storytelling.