Posted on 08/24/2016 3:16:59 PM PDT by sparklite2
A centuries-old hand grenade that may date back to the time of the crusaders is among a host of treasures retrieved from the sea in Israel.
The hand grenade was a common weapon in Israel during the Crusader era, which began in the 11th century and lasted until the 13th century, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority. Grenades were also used 12th and 13th century Ayyubid period and the Mamluk era, which ran from the 13th to the 16th century, experts say.
Haaretz reports that early grenades were often used to disperse burning flammable liquid. However, some experts believe that so-called ancient grenades were actually used to contain perfume.
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Thaat’s coool
Consult the book of Armaments.
fascinating, thanks!
it appears that at one time Christians were willing put up a fight, defend against the Moslem invasions expansions, infiltations
The Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch. I knew it. Monty Python and the Holy Grail was a documentary.
First shalt thou take out the Holy Pin, then shalt thou count to three, no more, no less. Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, neither count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to three. Five is right out. Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thy foe, who being naughty in My sight, shall snuff it.”
This thread is going to be awesome...
That looks like one of my Christmas ornaments.
This could be a fun Christmas...
5.56mm
BROTHER: “And Saint Atila raised the hand grenade up on high saying, ‘Oh, Lord, bless this thy hand grenade that with it thou mayest blow thy enemies to tiny bits, in thy mercy.’ And the Lord did grin, and people did feast upon the lambs, and sloths, and carp, and anchovies, and orangutans, and breakfast cereals, and fruit bats, and large —”
MAYNARD: Skip a bit, Brother.
BROTHER: “And the Lord spake, saying, ‘First shalt thou take out the Holy Pin. Then, shalt thou count to three, no more, no less. Three shall be the number thou shalt count, and the number of the counting shall be three. Four shalt thou not count, nor either count thou two, excepting that thou then proceed to three. Five is right out! Once the number three, being the third number, be reached, then lobbest thou thy Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch towards thou foe, who being naughty in my sight, shall snuff it.’”
Counteth to three...
The “Holy Hand Grenade of Antioch”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOrgLj9lOwk
” However, some experts believe that so-called ancient grenades were actually used to contain perfume.”
Yeah... because everyone wants a perfume bottle that will not stand up.
Would’ve been So disappointed with our FR bunch, if someone hadn’t brought up Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Well done sirs!
O forsooth, I am come late to this thread, thou hast beaten me to it.
Sharp pointy teeth...
The Holy Hand Grenade!
Ha ha ha ...... I knew somebody is going to mention this.
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