AMMAN — Among the oldest and most effective weapons of antiquity were simple and composite bows. Widely used during the Bronze Age, these weapons evolved over time, with significant advancements in ...

Tue, August 23, 2022 Published on Aug. 22, 2022 Published on 2022-08-22T10:26:13+07:00 lthough Indonesia is better known for its keris, kelewang, parang and other types of short daggers, many ...

Water buffalo tusks, fish bladders, and animal sinew all went into the making of the ancient Egyptian composite bow. While the materials may seem primitive, this powerful weapon was not so different ...

A new study claims ease of training rather than performance was the primary reason guns eventually took over as the primary weapons of war in Europe. Yuan Shu Chi of Taiwan takes aim during the ...

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