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Hollywood battles often culminate in the use of some clever trap used by the underdog in an attempt to turn the tide of battle. This includes the pit traps of Spartacus: War of the Damned, the hidden pikes of Braveheart, the flaming logs of Spartacus, the flaming balls of Centurion, and the flaming fields of King Arthur. Such battlefield traps are certainly quite effective on camera and seem relatively easy to pull off. But did they ever exists? We explore the fascinating world of ancient battlefield booby traps in this animated history documentary.

The video begins with a discussion of the sorts of impressive fortifications which typically accompany permanent and semi-permanent positions. We then turn to field battles to see what sorts of practices were carried over. The documentary begins with the smallest form of trap, the caltrop, which was first used by the Persians at the Battle of Gaugamela but was soon being deployed by everyone from the Macedonian Army to the Roman Army. We then move on to traps of ever increasing size and deadliness.

What traps from history of Hollywood do you think are the most deadly?

Sources and Suggested Reading:
“Roman History” by Cassius Dio
“Commentaries on the Gallic Wars” by Julius Caesar
“Biological and Chemical Warfare in the Ancient World” by Adrienne Mayor
“The Poison King: The Life and Legend of Mithradates” by Adrienne Mayor
“Syriac Chronicle” by Zachariah of Mitylene
“Anabasis” by Xenophon

Credits:
Research = Invicta
Writing = Invicta
Narration = Invicta
Artwork = Penta Limited

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