Jan H. Sachers Nature’s Design and Early Adaptations Since the beginnings of archery, most bows have been made from a single piece of wood. With the increasing spread of the yew (Taxus baccata) during the Neolithic period (see BOW 160),…
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Mesolithic Masterpiece: The Star Carr Bow
Kristina Dolgilevica: 11,000-year-old willow bow, its experimental replicas and function The Mesolithic Settlement of Star Carr Star Carr is the name given to an ancient settlement that was built on the edge of a prehistoric lake near Scarborough, North Yorkshire,…
Bows and Arrows in the Bible: Hunters and Warriors Part I
Jan H. Sachers takes a journey to a world more ancient and mysterious. Introduction As weapons for hunting and warfare, bows and arrows played a significant role in virtually all ancient cultures. Some, such as the Scythians and Persians, were…
Ascham: The Lover of the Bow. Part II
Jan H. Sachers this time Jan H. Sachers delves into the contents of Asham’s archery manual Roger Ascham’s Toxophilus, first published in 1545, is considered the oldest written introduction in Europe on how to shoot with bow and arrow. But…
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