In the most destructive mixture of German and African culture since the Berlin ... “Shaka Zulu’s Wet Dream,” Joerg’s assegai-thrower is a true menace. Sure, it’s not a very convenient ...

Witness the restoration of a very old and rusty African spear ... Alongside the restoration, a spear thrower, made from simple wood, enhances the spear's throwing distance, offering a glimpse ...

Wilkins’ investigation follows a report that humans at South Africa’s Pinnacle Point caves used spear throwers or bows to launch projectiles tipped with tiny stone blades at least 71,000 years ...

The atlatl - pronounced "at-la-tal" - is a hand-held spear-thrower that was developed in northern Africa 25,000 years ago. Now high-speed video imaging of modern-day atlatl throws could help to ...