Battle Castle: host Dan Snow shoots a ballista at Caerphilly Castle

Host Dan Snow discovers the power of a ballista at Caerphilly Castle in Wales. Similar to a giant crossbow, this weapon shoots spear-like projectiles that "will take you out". Three other modern replicas of medieval siege engines at Caerphilly Castle - the trebuchet, the perrier, and the mangonel - are featured in three Battle Castle episodes. Battle Castle is an action documentary series starring Dan Snow that is now airing on History Television in Canada and coming to Discovery Knowledge (UK) in 2012. BBC Worldwide has distribution rights for the series - for the latest updates and exclusive online content like us on Facebook (  / battlecastle  ) or follow us on Twitter (  / battlecastle  . Battle Castle is an action documentary series starring Dan Snow that is now airing around the world on channels like History Television in Canada, Discovery History (UK), PBS. BBC Worldwide has distribution rights for the series - for the latest updates and exclusive online content like us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/battlecastle) or follow us on Twitter (www.twitter.com/battlecastle). Battle Castle brings to life mighty medieval fortifications and the epic sieges they resist: clashes that defy the limits of military technology, turn empires to dust, and transform mortals into legends. YouTube:   / battlecastle   Flickr: http://www.flicker.com/battlecastle More information: www.parallaxfilm.com/projects/battle-castle