The Plumbata: Ancient Rome's Aerial Assassin ⚔️
Origins of a Deadly Innovation
The plumbata, also known as the martiobarbulus, was a lethal dart used by Roman infantry during the late Roman Empire. Its design combined the aerodynamics of an arrow with the heft of a lead weight,… pic.twitter.com/TPAebjkKMO— Detective Tiger's Stories (@TBBOB2) April 18, 2024