Saturday, August 14, 2010

Roman Lighthouse Ruin #2

 
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This is a second view of the Roman Pharos from another side of the ruin.

Roman Lighthouse Ruin

 
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This is a first century, AD, Roman pharos (lighthouse) ruin. This is the tallest surviving Roman building in Britain. It is located on top of the bluff overlooking the English Channel at Dover, England. It is located within the Dover Castle walls.

Thursday, June 17, 2010

Bow Firing Catapult (After Marsden)

 
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Torsion Spring Frame for a Catapult

 
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Bow-Firing Catapult (After Schramm)

 
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Arrow-Firing Catapult

 
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Reconstruction of a Torsion Spring Frame Arrow-Firing Catapult from Caminreal, Spain.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010