Rome Wanted the City. Archimedes Made It Hurt.
During the Roman siege of Syracuse, Archimedes became famous for helping defend his city. Ancient accounts say his machines greatly delayed the attackers.Archimedes and the War Machines of Syracuse
Weapons Built on Clever Physics
Ancient writers describe improved catapults, cranes that dropped heavy pieces of lead, and even an iron claw that could lift enemy ships and let them crash back into the sea. Archimedes turned mechanical advantage into a battlefield weapon.Archimedes and the War Machines of Syracuse
