Meet the only known trebuchet casualty in history

A medieval siege witnessed a trebuchet inflict a unique casualty in history. A small boulder launched from the siege machine smashed into an unfortunate defender's upper back, traveling at nearly 300 kilometers per hour. The force of the impact shattered the man's bones and pinned him beneath the projectile's weight. The man's remains, along with several others who met violent ends, were discovered beneath the chapel of Scotland's Stirling Castle.

However, this particular individual, referred to as Skeleton 150 or "trebuchet guy," stands out among the battle-scarred remains due to the extent of his injuries. Most of his upper body was severely damaged, making him the only known trebuchet casualty in recorded history, according to University of Bradford paleopathologist Jo Buckberry.

Skeleton 150's skull suffered 61 fractures, and additional jagged bone fragments scattered across his ribs. His right shoulder and right leg above the knee were also catastrophically broken.