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Atlatl Mechanics: Launch Physics and Hunting Applications (Part 3)
This is the third and final installment of our series on ancient weapon technology. After…
Atlatl Anatomy: Understanding the Throwing Stick and Dart (Part 2)
Anatomy of the Atlatl Throwing Stick A traditional atlatl is not just a piece of…
The History of the Atlatl: Humanity’s First Heavy Artillery (Part 1)
This is the first installment of our three-part series on atlatl weapon technology. In this…
Mentawai - Life in the Forests
The skills and tools described in this book were gathered firsthand from traditionally living families of the Mentawai people on Siberut Island, West Sumatra, Indonesia.
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Hadzabe Survival Skills
The Hadzabe people thrive as some of the world's most resilient and resourceful communities in the heart of Tanzania, nestled between the vast savannahs and ancient woodlands.
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Vedda flint & steel fire making
Village and Rock Veddas have used flint and steel to produce fires since the end of the 19th century. My…
Drinkable water from woody lianas
In the dense rainforests of Southeast Asia, surface water is rarely far away. Streams, rivers, and standing pools are common.…
Dangers in the Khao Sok NP in Thailand
About the Khao Sok National Park The Khao Sok National Park is located in the Surat Thani province of Thailand,…
Traditional Malgana Food: Pied Cormorant Eggs from Shark Bay
The Malgana Aborigines in Shark Bay are one of the coastal Aboriginal tribes in Western Australia. One of their traditional…
How to Catch Fish in Khlongs: The Surrounding-Water-Plant Netting Method
Most Thai waterways, khlongs (canals), and streams are clogged with aquatic plants, predominantly Common Water Hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes), commonly known…
Orang Rimba spring pole snare traps
When we were visiting a band of primitive living Orang Rimba (Kubu) people in Jambi province, Sumatra, Indonesia, each of…
Discover Katu Karavila: Sri Lanka’s Wild Bitter Gourd
In Sri Lanka, a variety of cultivated and wild bitter gourds occur. The most commonly collected wild bitter gourd (Momordica…
Shrimp pit traps on Sri Lanka’s east coast
Fish, crabs, and shrimp provide the livelihood of small-scale and artisanal fishermen on the east coast of Sri Lanka. Due…
Building the sidewalls of simple Jahai huts
Jahai huts, characteristic of the Semang Orang Asli people, exemplify the widespread use of bamboo as a material for floors…
Determining cardinal points by trees
Determining cardinal points by trees in Southern African savannas (Southern Hemisphere) is a standard procedure. It is helpful in case…
Mentawai dugout canoes and boats
For effortless movement in streams, rivers, lakes, mangrove areas, and shorelines, two types of vessels are used. One is a…
Atlatl Mechanics: Launch Physics and Hunting Applications (Part 3)
This is the third and final installment of our series on ancient weapon technology. After exploring the global history (Part…
Soapbush – a versatile junglecraft plant
Soapbush (Miconia crenata) is also called Koster’s curse, or, due to its former scientific name (Clidemia hirta), Hairy clidemia in…
Malayan Tapir tracks and signs
The Malayan tapir (Tapirus indicus) is the largest terrestrial mammal native to Peninsular Malaysia and one of the most ancient…
Ghost Gum Trees at the Karijini National Park in Western Australia
Ghost gum trees are one of the most striking and iconic elements of the Australian outback. Their white bark, combined…
