They include cat rockets and warmongering dolphins. An illustration from a manual by 16th century artillery master Franz Helm is on display at the University of Pennsylvania library in Philadelphia, ...

In the ancient world, perhaps no animal was as intimidating on the battlefield as a fully armored battle elephant. These ...

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In India, the process of training an elephant has changed little since ancient times. They captured elephants in the wild because they are difficult to breed and maintain for years in captivity. Male ...