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PugJesus@lemmy.worldM to [Dormant] moved to !historyart@piefed.social@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago

On the receiving end of a Roman javelin volley, Mid-Republic era

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On the receiving end of a Roman javelin volley, Mid-Republic era

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PugJesus@lemmy.worldM to [Dormant] moved to !historyart@piefed.social@lemmy.worldEnglish · 1 year ago
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  • grrgyle@slrpnk.net
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    I’m curious about that boxy looking part connecting to metal to the wooden shaft…

    • PugJesus@lemmy.worldOPM
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      It’s where the javelin’s head is riveted to the shaft. Not sure why they connected it that way.

      • Tar_Alcaran@sh.itjust.works
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        Because it’s much easier to firmly clamp something between 2 flat pieces of wood than between round ones?

        • PugJesus@lemmy.worldOPM
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          I don’t know no fancy physics or engineering concepts, I am but a lowly humanities major 😔

          … I’m also not very handy around the house

        • prettybunnys@sh.itjust.works
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          Probably creates strength for thrusting too, generally seems like a smart design.

          • Evil_Shrubbery@lemm.ee
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            wiki/Pilum

        • mojofrododojo@lemmy.world
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          it’s quick to attach and easy to break, leaving the prong in the victim. easy to gather and refit for the next battle.

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        Maybe so they break when they land to prevent the enemy from throwing them back at you?

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    Ahh yes, but only two are aimed at or dangerously close to me.

    • Tar_Alcaran@sh.itjust.works
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      But your 40 close friends might also have opinions

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        Who tf has 40 close friends in this economy (which is good or Rome wouldn’t be visiting)?

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          (which is good or Rome wouldn’t be visiting)

          I just want you to know I literally laughed at that

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            Pax* Romana is the consequence of good economy!

            *the pax is delivered only upon your economy being enslaved, or even planned

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