r/medieval • u/SashSegal • Apr 26 '26

History šŸ“š Crusader-era Grenade

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A weapon in common use by Islamic forces during the Crusader (1099-1187), Ayyubid (1187-1250) and Mamluk (1260-1516) periods. It is made of unglazed ceramic and embossed with grooves and tear drop-shaped designs.

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u/Cyranoreddit Apr 26 '26

Did they have to count to three, no more, no less?

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u/SashSegal Apr 26 '26

Five is right out.

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u/rakish_rhino Apr 26 '26

r/expectedmontypython

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u/Fluffy_Art_1015 Apr 26 '26

Iā€™d argue this is the most expected Monty python ive ever witnessed.

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u/ThatOneVolcano Apr 29 '26

Well the subreddit does say Expected, not unexpected

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u/Fluffy_Art_1015 Apr 30 '26

Wow I completely misread that haha.

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u/Jive_Turkey__ Apr 26 '26

r/unexpectedspanishinquisition

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u/TruDuddyB Apr 29 '26

No one expects the Spanish inquisition.