The History and Usage of the Atlatl Spear Thrower - Discovery UK

The last thing the mammoths ever saw… the atlatl or spear thrower! #history #archaeology #science #ancienthistory #stoneage | North 02

This is an atlatl — an ancient spear-thrower used by the Calusa. By extending the hunter’s arm, the atlatl increased speed, distance, and accuracy, making it an essential tool for hunting and fishing in Southwest Florida’s coastal waters. Its design reflects deep knowledge of physics, movement, and the surrounding environment. See tools like this and the history surrounding them at the Mound House! | Mound House

Before the bow and arrow, many cultures throughout the world used atlatls to hunt. Such dart throwers enabled hunters to throw the dart faster and farther than by hand alone. Join IAIS Educator Susan Scherf for a brief history and demonstration of this ancient technology. A part of the Institute for American Indian Studies new web series “Inside with IAIS”. Check back for more videos!! The IAIS Education Department will be teaching family friendly museum lessons through Facebook, so you can cont

Using an atlatl can be easy. Hitting a target is another story. Here's how to get started.