"Indiana" Hoenlein and the 2100-year-old Lost Lead Sling of Tryphon. @Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 @ThadMcCotter

Nov 30, 2021, 01:55 AM

Photo:   Sling bullets and stones are a common find at Roman army battle sites in Europe. The largest are typically shaped like lemons and weigh up to 2 ounces (60 grams).*


"Indiana" Hoenlein and the 2100-year-old Lost Lead Sling of Tryphon.
@Conf_of_pres @mhoenlein1 @ThadMcCotter

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