The atlatl is not just a fun word to say, it's a tool that predates the bow and arrow. Pronounced aht-laht-l, the atlatl is an ancient tool to throw spear-like darts believed to have been around for ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DeSOTO, MO — The Missouri Department of ...

A new study led by Archaeologist Michelle Bebber, Ph.D., an assistant professor in Kent State University’s Department of Anthropology, has demonstrated that the atlatl (i.e. spear thrower) functions ...

Have you ever heard of an atlatl? It is an ancient tool that uses leverage to allow a spear to be thrown faster and further. It is a lot like the... Oct 10, 2014 — Have you ever heard of an atlatl? It ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - An ancient weapon that was apparently used as early as prehistoric times to slay woolly mammoths may soon be added to the arsenals of Pennsylvania hunters. The state Game ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...

Andrew Abyo demonstrates how to throw a spear-length dart using an atlatl as Cindy and Todd Palmatier watch Saturday at the Alaska Native Heritage Center. (Loren Holmes / Alaska Dispatch News) The ...

A hunter stepped back in time when he decided to take on the challenge of harvesting an alligator with a stone age weapon known as an atlatl. "I've been kind of interested my entire life," said Ryan ...

Victoria College hosted its fifth annual on Thursday Atlatl Turkey Shoot, giving students and the public the chance to learn how to throw with Atlatls. There are two components to the atlatl shoot, a ...

Johnny Williams of De Soto, Missouri, downed a doe using an atlatl, a spear-launcher used in prehistoric times. Missouri Department of Conservation officials congratulated the hunter for his prowess ...