The Big Chill influenced the TV series thirtysomething. Earlier, however, the movie was directly adapted for television as the short-lived 1985 CBS comedy-drama series Hometown.
Description and Medieval Trebuchet Design One of the Medieval siege weapons used during the Middle Ages was the Trebuchet. The Trebuchet was an invaluable Medieval siege attack weapon, similar to a catapult, which was used for hurling heavy stones to smash castle or city walls.
Best Answer: There are different types, from the basic mangonels/onager to very advanced trebuchet. The trebuchet worked through a central lever mounted in counterpoise (a Counterpoise Trebuchet as opposed to a Traction Trebuchet), similar to a see-saw movement. (1) Consisted of a lever and a sling.