Greek Fire was something of a state secret ... Bows are one of the most ancient weapons around, having a similar service record to knives and spears. However, it was the composite bows of the ...

The weapons almost seem to take on a life of their own. The potential for blowback, collateral damage, and self-injury always looms. Poison and arrows were deeply intertwined in the ancient Greek ...

They could set the waves on fire with ease, with a rather sophisticated system to sling Greek Fire onto the ocean and ships alike. The 1300s are stretching the notion of ancient weapons ...