21Sarissa
The pike/spear called the sarissa in Alexander’s army actually weighed around 12-15 pound and was 15-18 feet long.
22Crazing Honey
In the 1st century B.C., the Heptacomitae weaponized “crazing honey” for use against the Romans. The Romans consumed the honey and suffered mental derangement which allowed the Heptacomitae to easily overrun them.
23Chemical Warfare
Persian soldiers attacking a Roman-occupied city may have been the first to use weaponized chemicals in combat. The Romans were met with a wall of noxious black smoke that turned into acid in their lungs.
24Mafdet’s Claw
Ancient Egyptian cat goddess Mafdet was said to have ripped out the hearts of criminals before placing them at the pharaoh’s feet, the same way cats today bring their owners mice or birds they have hunted. “Mafdet’s Claw” was an Ancient Egyptian execution weapon named after her.
25Katana
Tsujigiri or “crossroad killing” was a Samurai practice whereby they would test the sharpness of their new katana by attacking a random passerby.
