By dating 136 preserved organic weapons, researchers have now estimated the bow and arrow arrived in North America about ...

Celine Thouin learned a lot as a student at Franklin Pierce University, and one of the skills she has held onto the longest is how to use an ancient spear-throwing tool. She got to share that skill ...

Primitive skills require a deep understanding of the natural world for successful hunting and gathering. This video showcases ...

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 ...

Atlatl construction has always taken advantage of local material, and the ones the novices use are no exception. They're made of PVC pipe. The darts are made of willow with metal or wooden tips and ...

Atlatl workshop Sept. 21 from noon to 5 p.m. Atlatl experts Bob and Cheryll Berg of Thunderbird Atlatl teach traditional and modern techniques of atlatl and dart construction, flint knapping, hafting ...