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Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian19 Apr 2022 7:43 p.m. PST

It is a weapon whose effectiveness was overtaken centuries ago by the gun and rifle. Yet the bow and arrow may deserve a prize place in the history of our species, say scientists. They believe archery could have been critical to Homo sapiens' conquest of the planet, helping modern humans emerge from their African homeland tens of thousands of years ago…

The Guardian: link

rustymusket20 Apr 2022 4:28 a.m. PST

Interesting! Thanks!

Zephyr122 Apr 2022 9:02 p.m. PST

Before the bow & arrow there was the atl atl…

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