The earliest representations we have of the crossbow date from 400 BCE, in China. By 209 BCE the Chinese army had 50,000 crossbowmen who fought with mass-produced bronze weapons. These crossbows, ...

China’s beloved drunken poet died centuries ago—or did he? Discover Jiangsu: ancient gateway to the Maritime Silk Road Discover Jiangsu: ancient gateway to the Maritime Silk Road Rediscovering China’s ...

Qin Shu Huang ruled from 221 BC to 210 BC - and his tomb is guarded by a terracotta army of soldiers and horses.

Archaeologists are too scared to open the tomb of ... written by ancient historian Sima Qian. The historian said the tomb is possibly equipped with traps, from 2,000-year-old crossbows and arrows ...

Take a mahjong adventure all the way to ancient China! Match magic gold tiles as you unlock ancient Chinese wisdom and collect lost treasures. It's a relaxing journey through time! Travel through ...

Ancient China’s main rivers ran west to east, and Yang wanted to break this grip of geography. He needed a way to move rice from the fertile region around the Yangtze northwest to feed his court ...

Contrary to what many may think, the best crossbow isn’t necessarily the fastest. Is the race to build the most powerful crossbow over? Probably not. I bet we’ll see a 600-fps model within the ...

Nearly 280 Greek artifacts are set to be displayed at the National Museum of China on November 5, showcasing the beauty of ...

As a ranged weapon, crossbows offer agility and precision. Unlike the longbow, a crossbow enables players to fire a torrent of bolts rapidly. They are also easy to maneuver with in combat making ...

Without plunging headlong into the contentious debate over crossbows – their use during archery season, their effectiveness, ...

There’s a crossbow speed race happening, and there are some real benefits to the new ultra-fast bows. Consider that an arrow traveling 500 fps drops only 2.5 inches from 20 to 50 yards, not to mention ...

The Recurve Bow is an Epic weapon, and its Blueprint Fragment Type is Huntsman. In Tier 1, its base damage is 279, with a Critical Rate of 2% and damage per Critical Hit of 28%. 1. Landing an ...