Who are the Ute Indians? The Ute (historically self-identified as Noochew) are the oldest continuous residents of the present-day Colorado region. Historically, their territory spanned across the southern Rocky Mountains, encompassing portions of modern Colorado, Utah, northern New Mexico, and…

This is the third and final installment of our series on ancient weapon technology. After exploring the global history (Part 1) and mechanical anatomy (Part 2) of the atlatl, we now dive into the bio-mechanics of the launch sequence, calculate…

This is the second installment of our three-part series on ancient weapon technology. While part one explored global history, this article breaks down the engineering, dimensions, and parts of traditional North American atlatls and darts. Part three will cover launching…

This is the first installment of our three-part series on atlatl weapon technology. In this article, we explore the global history of the atlatl. Part two breaks down atlatl components and design, and part three covers launching techniques and historical…