Kinesiology students practiced with prehistoric atlatl weapons to understand proper shoulder movement and biomechanics "Fun ...

Mammoth hunting in Montana is not for the faint of heart. This past weekend, with temperatures hovering at 100 degrees, about two dozen atlatl enthusiasts from across the United States convened near ...

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 ...

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 ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — An ancient weapon that was apparently used as early as prehistoric times to slay woolly mammoths may soon be added to the arsenals of Pennsylvania hunters. The state Game Commission ...

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 ...

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 ...