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This is an amazing time. DNA and genetics are providing information I never thought possible. But some things were hidden for thousands of years before being found, and some things will remain hidden for thousands of years before being found, if ever. For me, that is what makes archeology so cool. W...

Some people credit the stirup as one of the most improtant inventions of all time. It allowed the Huns to shot bows from horseback, and to invade Europe.

Roman Calvary, at least early calvary, did not use stirups. I can't imagine the horsemanship required to go into battle bareback...

I found the link on Atlatl hunting in Penn in National Geo. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2006/01/0124_060124_atlatl_deer.html There is a series of historical fiction books about an English Longbowman, but I can't remember the authors name. He wrote the Sharpe series of books and his wife ...

Sorry I don't have the link , but I read that the state of PA is considering allowing a deer hunting season for the use of the Atlatl. Another group that used the Atlatl was the Inuit. I am a sea kayaker, and anyone who can throw a harpoon from a Sealskin on frame kayak has my utmost respect. The lo...

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