The atlatl, an ancient spear-throwing tool first used thousands of years ago, enables both women and men to launch projectiles with very similar velocities. The discovery, which comes from modern ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

A new study led by Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., an assistant professor in Kent State University’s Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e. spear thrower) functions ...

Most visitors to the Archaeology Fair on Saturday will never need to use their newly-found skills of throwing with an atlatl or describing a moose in sign language. But if event director Gwendolyn ...

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Fort Leonard Wood history — and prehistory — buffs, young and old, visited Colyer Park Sept. 14 to throw spears, shoot arrows, dig for mock artifacts and learn more about the ...

The 2026 season at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village outside Avella kicked off Saturday. This year’s season will ...

Victoria College hosted its fifth annual on Thursday Atlatl Turkey Shoot, giving students and the public the chance to learn how to throw with Atlatls. There are two components to the atlatl shoot, a ...

This series of four images shows UW Assistant Professor Randy Haas successfully using an atlatl while carrying his son, Hank, on his back. The lower image shows the atlatl and dart Haas used during ...

Primitive skills require a deep understanding of the natural world for successful hunting and gathering. This video showcases various techniques for building tools and hunting, including: - ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - An ancient weapon that was apparently used as early as prehistoric times to slay woolly mammoths may soon be added to the arsenals of Pennsylvania hunters. The state Game ...

A new study led by archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., an assistant professor in Kent State University's Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e., spear thrower) functions ...

A new study has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e. spear thrower) functions as an 'equalizer', a finding which supports women's potential active role as prehistoric hunters. A new study led by ...