The thrower was about 65 cm long.For the spear, I cut a thin sapling approximately 2 m long and about 1.5 cm thick. I carved a cup in the end of the spear for the spur to fit into.

The act of chasing down animals and throwing spears at them certainly makes the hunting of ancient creatures seem more glorified—and far more primitive. However, the idea that ancient humans ...

Whether it’s technology or other advancements, there are lots of primitive skills that we no longer use. Come to think of it, some of these have not been used for centuries. At Old-Fashioned Skills ...

This Stone Age era spear-throwing device, pronounced "AT-lad-ul," can propel a 5- to 8-foot spear (dart) as fast as 80 mph. Derived from an Aztec word for "throwing board," an atlatl requires much ...