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 ...

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 ...

When four amateur cavers climbed over 1,300 feet through narrow crevasses and low-clearance passages into a remote cave in central Mexico in 2023, they came across something that also litters ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Archaeologists in West Texas have made an astonishing discovery which sheds light on the lives of prehistoric humans in America, ...

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 ...

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 ...

Victoria College recently brought students and staff together for a history-rich educational experience with its fourth annual Atlatl Turkey Shoot. The school hosted the event in connection with the ...

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 ...