oeesordy > 16-04-2026, 03:28 AM
Quote:The inclusion of a stirrup on the front of a crossbow to aid in spanning (drawing) the bow did not become a standard, ubiquitous feature until later in the Middle Ages, but its early, rare appearance in the 11th century is supported by emerging evidence.
Early Archaeological Evidence: While common, widespread use of the stirrup occurs around the turn of the 12th and 13th centuries, the earliest known European crossbow remains, which include stirrups, have been dated to the 11th century, notably from findings at Lake Paladru.
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The "Rare" 11th-Century Usage: While crossbows were present (e.g., at the Battle of Hastings in 1066), the stirrup was not universal. Early crossbowmen frequently held the bow down using their feet directly on the prod itself, a less efficient method that could damage the bow.
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Function of Early Stirrups: The 11th-century stirrup allowed the user to put their foot through a metal ring on the front, enabling them to use their strong back and leg muscles to draw the string, often while using a belt hook.
Britannica
Britannica
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Transition Period: The 11th century marked a transition in European weaponry. The crossbow was reintroduced/gained popularity after centuries of absence (10th century), but it was still developing the specialized, specialized metal stirrups and complex drawing devices that became standard in the 13th and 14th centuries.
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oeesordy > 16-04-2026, 09:18 AM
oeesordy > 16-04-2026, 12:12 PM
Quote:Yes, SN 1006 was located in a relatively "remote" or isolated part of the sky, far from the dense, dust-filled plane of the Milky Way galaxy. Specifically, it occurred in the constellation Lupus, roughly 14 degrees off the galactic plane, which allowed its light to reach Earth, unobstructed, resulting in the brightest observed supernova in human history (brighter than Venus).
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Stefan Wirtz_2 > 16-04-2026, 12:54 PM
(16-04-2026, 03:28 AM)oeesordy Wrote: You are not allowed to view links. Register or Login to view.Lets assume I'm right [..]
I have a site where you can put in Latin words and it outputs eva to check.
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You have to admit that crossbow looks antiquated.
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oeesordy > 16-04-2026, 03:55 PM
oeesordy > 16-04-2026, 08:11 PM
Stefan Wirtz_2 > 16-04-2026, 08:51 PM
Rafal > 16-04-2026, 09:35 PM
Quote:Must admit that I am not sure what „in tongues“ is supposed to mean; is it like babbling something?

oeesordy > 16-04-2026, 09:52 PM
oeesordy > 17-04-2026, 12:13 AM
Quote:Context: It is often used to describe nourishing the body, mind, spirit, or community.
Dictionary.com
Dictionary.com
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Note: In the context of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yang Sheng (as defined on Ecosse Acupuncture) also focuses on "nourishing life," which involves nurturing physical and mental well-being.
Ecosse Acupuncture
Ecosse Acupuncture