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 ...

BEIJING--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Phase II of the ATLATL Beijing International Innovation Center (referred to as "Beijing ATLATL"), located in the Zhongguancun Life Science Park, has officially commenced ...

The oldest known organic artifact associated with a mountain ice patch — a 10,000-year-old, 42-inch long birch atlatl dart — was uncovered in 2007 in the Wyoming portion of the Beartooth Mountains.

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Members of the Fort Leonard Wood and surrounding communities had the opportunity to get hands-on with history at an Archaeology Month presentation held Wednesday at Colyer ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — 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 Commission ...

NEWTON FALLS — The Mahoning Valley Archaeological Society, as well as members from other chapters, showcased prehistoric artifacts of the Ohio and Pennsylvania regions while sharing knowledge with ...