Archery Historian

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Archery in Religious Ceremonies We all know that archery was vital for our ancient ancestors. It enabled us to hunt and wage war at a considerable distance. While this may…

Archery Quotes: Drawing Wisdom from the Bow   Introduction In the world of sports and activities, few things embody the essence of precision, focus, and determination quite like archery. From…

The Manchu Bow & Manchu Archery   The mighty Manchu bow, also called a Qing bow was one of the last bows of the Asiatic composite design and construction to…

Famous Archery Battles in History A much requested topic has been the most famous archery battles in history. We finally got to work on this vast area of research. Archery,…

Sling Weapon   Yes, I know, the sling weapon is not a bow and arrow. Yet we decided to delve into the subject matter for several reasons. The sling, like…

Atlatl – The Spear Thrower Now, we know that a spear thrower is not a bow and arrow. A spear thrower, also commonly called an atlatl is a device used…

Tibetan Archery Archery has a long and rich history in Tibet, where it has been an important part of the region’s culture and traditions for centuries. Tibetan archery is known…

History of the Compound Bow History is unfolding before us within every present moment. The story of archery and its history is no exception. New technologies, methods, and insights into…