Sieging for Dummies

Weird Medieval Guys

Aran and Olivia cover one of the most iconic parts of medieval warfare: the siege. Learn more about the wacky weapons and machines that were used in medieval sieges plus the even wackier people who invented them.

Also discussed are giant eggs, wizards, and unbeatable strategies for rock paper scissors.

For more information about some of what we cover, check out:

• Orban and his giant cannon, Basilic

https://www.camrea.org/2017/09/11/orban-the-man-who-brought-down-the-walls-of-constantinople-part-i/

• A digitised 15th century illustrated manuscript of Bellifortis

https://www.loc.gov/item/2021668178/

• The social and historical background and impact of Bellifortis

https://www.jstor.org/stable/48578613

• Everyday Magic in the Middle Ages on medievalists.net

https://www.medievalists.net/2021/09/everyday-magic-middle-ages/