When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The ancient weapons include notched ends for the darts of a spear thrower, or atlatl; the ...

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 ...

Hurling spear-thrower projectiles at archery targets revealed that these loops may have been finger grips. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...

Archaeologists say it s the atlatl, a simple handheld device with which 5- to 8-foot arrow-like darts are hurled at speeds exceeding 100 mph. Of course, that was thousands of years ago when woolly ...

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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 ...