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Facts and information about the Medieval Crossbow

Medieval crossbows: Function / pros & cons (Video)

The Crossbow vs. the Longbow in the Medieval Period

What advantages does the crossbow have over the traditional longbow?

As Ridley Scott wanted to portray Roman culture more accurately than in any previous film, he hired several historians as advisors. Nevertheless, some deviations from historical fact were made to increase interest, maintain narrative continuity, and for practical or safety reasons. Scott also stated that due to the influence of previous films affecting the public perception of what ancient Rome was like, some historical facts were “too unbelievable” to include. For instance in an early version of the script, gladiators would have been carrying out product endorsements in the arena; while this would have been historically accurate, it was not filmed for fear that audiences would think it anachronistic.

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