Illustrations of history

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This magazine is for sharing artwork of historical events, places, personages, etc. Scale models and the like also welcome!

Generally speaking, actual photos of a historical item should go to [email protected]

Photos of ruins should go to [email protected]

Photos of the past should go to [email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I'm curious about that boxy looking part connecting to metal to the wooden shaft...

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 days ago (2 children)

It's where the javelin's head is riveted to the shaft. Not sure why they connected it that way.

[–] Tar_alcaran 5 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Because it's much easier to firmly clamp something between 2 flat pieces of wood than between round ones?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

I don't know no fancy physics or engineering concepts, I am but a lowly humanities major 😔

... I'm also not very handy around the house

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

it's quick to attach and easy to break, leaving the prong in the victim. easy to gather and refit for the next battle.

[–] prettybunnys 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Probably creates strength for thrusting too, generally seems like a smart design.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

[–] clay_pidgin 2 points 2 days ago

Maybe so they break when they land to prevent the enemy from throwing them back at you?