Archaeologists have discovered the oldest-known remnants of archery in Europe at Spain's Cueva de los Murciélagos, including arrows with feathered fletching and bowstrings made from animal tendons. These artifacts, dating back 7,200 to 6,900 years, reveal advanced prehistoric technology and continuity in manufacturing techniques. The findings suggest that Neolithic people in the region used archery for hunting and possibly warfare, while the cave served as a symbolic burial site for over 3,000 years.
A study led by anthropologists from the University of California, Davis, has found that the rise of archery technology in the Andes Mountains dates back to around 5,000 years ago, earlier than previously believed. The research, based on the analysis of 1,179 projectile points from the Lake Titicaca Basin, suggests that the adoption of bow-and-arrow technology coincided with the expansion of exchange networks and the growth of village settlements. The study provides insights into the social complexity of ancient Andean societies and highlights the significance of quantitative analysis of stone tools in understanding societal changes.
The Fletching table is a job site block in Minecraft that can turn unemployed villagers into Fletcher vendors specializing in archery. To craft a Fletching table, players need four wooden planks of any type and two flints obtained from mining gravel blocks. The crafting process involves arranging the materials in a specific pattern on a crafting table. Once crafted, the Fletching table can be used to trade for bows, crossbows, and arrows with the Fletcher NPC.
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act, striking down the Biden administration's decision to withhold federal funding for school shooting sports courses. The bill received bipartisan support, with 424 representatives voting in favor and only one lawmaker voting against. The legislation aims to ensure that students can participate in hunting and archery programs, which proponents argue promote conservation, nature appreciation, and goal-oriented activities. The Biden administration's interpretation of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act had led to the withholding of funds for these programs, but the House vote seeks to reverse that decision.
Senate Republicans and Democrats have joined forces to oppose the Biden administration's crackdown on school hunting education and archery programs. Led by Sen. John Cornyn, lawmakers argue that the Department of Education misinterpreted legislation and excluded certain educational activities from receiving federal resources. They emphasize the importance of these programs in students' lives, highlighting that archery is an inclusive extracurricular activity and hunter safety classes teach valuable skills. The lawmakers have sent letters to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Senate Appropriations Committee leaders, urging them to restore funding and reject the administration's interpretation of the law.
Senate Republicans and Democrats have joined forces to oppose the Biden administration's crackdown on school hunting education and archery programs. The lawmakers argue that the Department of Education misinterpreted legislation and excluded certain educational activities from receiving federal resources. They emphasize the importance of these programs in teaching safety, wildlife management, and personal responsibility to students. The letters call on Senate Appropriations Committee leaders to restore funding and reject the administration's interpretation of the law.
Easton's proprietary Acu-carbon process, a continuous-fed, single-die manufacturing method, improves shooter accuracy by producing uniform carbon shafts that eliminate the need for spine and weight sorting. This process is used in various Easton products, such as 6.5, AXIS, and FMJ.
Actress Jennifer Lawrence appeared on the show Hot Ones and struggled with the spicy sauces, eventually shedding tears. She also confessed to participating in archery, a nod to her character Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games.
Prince Louis, the youngest child of Prince William and Kate Middleton, participated in his first royal engagement by helping renovate a hut for the 3rd Upton Scout Group as part of the Big Help Out event. He was seen shoveling with his mother, trying archery with his siblings, and stealing the show with his rambunctious personality. The event encouraged people to volunteer in their communities to mark King Charles III's coronation.
Prince Louis stole the show while volunteering with his family at 3rd Upton Scouts Hut in Slough, enjoying s'mores around a campfire and trying his hand at archery. His siblings, Princess Charlotte and Prince George, also joined in on the fun. Louis previously missed the coronation concert but made headlines for his silly faces and yawning during the ceremony.
