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Published online 23 April 2003 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news030421-1
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Dart thrower caught on camera
High-speed video reveals dynamics of ancient weapon.
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 settle archeologists' debates about the design and construction of the simple but effective gadgets.
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