Plumbatae or martiobarbuli were lead -weighted darts carried by infantrymen in Antiquity and the Middle Ages. They were used to inflict damage on enemies at a distance before engaging in …

The plumbata’s range of applications included open battles, storming and defending town walls, and even maritime engagements, where they were used to injure enemies. The earliest and …

Jan 26, 2022 · In order to harass an enemy from a distance, the Roman soldiers adopted a new weapon, called the plumbata. The plumbata was a type of war dart. This throwing weapon …

Jun 7, 2021 · Plumbata. For such a simple weapon, the Roman war dart known as the plumbata has been misunderstood by researchers for decades. Consisting of a wooden shaft, a ball of …

Jul 14, 2024 · The plumbata, a type of weighted dart, played a crucial role in Roman military tactics. Known for its versatility and lethality, this weapon significantly enhanced the …

Essentially an Iron dart head or spear head, with a lead weight attached to the anterior end. The result is a short dart which when mated with a short wooden shaft with feathers allowed a …

Dec 9, 2023 · The plumbata, a type of weighted throwing dart, was one of the most effective missile weapons of the ancient world. While it was believed to have been used primarily to …

Jan 1, 2018 · It is possible to view an unusual object in the display showing Roman military equipment at the permanent exhibit of the Intecisa Museum, a special weapon of the army in …

The plumbatae, also known as martiobarbulus, were projectile weapons utilized by the late Roman army from the late 3rd century CE. This article discusses the origins, nomenclature, …

Oct 5, 2022 · In the Roman legion, apart from the usual javelins (pilum), a type of short javelin (plumbatae) was also used. Plumbata was a kind of a dart approximately 60 cm with a lead …