Terrifying Details of Life in Royal Palaces That Will Stun You

Sliver of Sight

Intruders were a common and annoying issue back in the day, so one way to handle them was entrapment within the courtyards. Once they realized their plan had no escape route, the invaders would be shot at with a bow and arrow through a thin sliver of the castle walls. Inhabitants would fire away!

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.