The English longbow was a powerful medieval weapon said to be able to pierce an opponent’s armor and may have been a decisive factor in several key military victories, most notably the Battle of ...

Medieval archery is often surrounded by myths, exaggerations, and dramatic storytelling. From impossible accuracy to exaggerated power, many claims don’t hold up under scrutiny. This video separates ...

Danish archer Lars Andersen has demonstrated some massively controversial archery techniques over the last few years. The energetic bowman, for example, has shown ways to release bows in midair, and ...

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Medieval longbow archers used a variety of arrowhead designs depending on the purpose of the shot. Different shapes were developed to maximize penetration, durability, or effectiveness against ...

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An extraordinary number of arrows dating from the Stone Age to the medieval period have melted out of a single ice patch in Norway in recent years because of climate change. Researchers from the ...