Despite a lack of archaeological evidence, the first North Americans have often been depicted hunting with spear-throwers, which are tools that can launch deadly spear points at high speeds. But now, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Amanda Spear now has all the gold medals and a scholarship to her dream school with graduation right around the corner. But just two months ago, the Thousand Oaks High senior thrower was doubting ...

Karl Hutchings, an archaeologist at Thompson Rivers University in Canada, holds a Clovis spear point. Despite a lack of archaeological evidence, the first North Americans have often been depicted ...