It hasn’t always been guns, bombs, and missiles. People of the past fought wars and battles, yes, but not with the artillery we have today. Ancient civilizations utilized the materials available to them; wood, metal, fire, and stone made for some pretty creative weapons back in the day. But as simple as these weapons might seem (by today’s standards), don’t fool yourself – some ancient weapons were extremely lethal when wielded by a skilled hand. Permission to stand at ease, as we count down Today the Top 15 Most Effective Ancient Weapons.