The mysterious deaths of five Germans – three who died by crossbow bolts lodged in their bodies – may have been part of a murder-suicide pact by a cult-like group devoted to medieval folklore, baffled ...
A 37-year-old father with an interest in medieval weapons took his own life with a crossbow, an inquest has heard. Martin Bond left a note on the door to warn people what was inside before sitting ...
It wasn’t just a weapon — it was a battlefield strategy. The heavy medieval crossbow paired with the pavise shield created a mobile fortress. Behind every shot was a team of specialists: a reloader, a ...