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 ...

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 ...

Javelins and other throwing spears have been used for almost the entire span of human history as tools for hunting and weapons of war. They are still used as projectiles in athletic competitions and ...

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Archaeologists in Mexico unearthed a trove of ancient weapons from a cave, officials said. Jesús E. Medina V. via INAH During the first century, a hunter-gatherer crafted a spear-shaped dart thrower ...