To get the desired effect of an arrow – something pointy stuck into someone that you don’t like – all you need is a pointed stick and something to launch it. So what are all those feathers doing on ...

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Archaeologists in Norway's mountains have discovered a "very rare" ancient arrow that still has its quartzite arrowhead and feather fletching in place. It's likely that reindeer hunters used the ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Otzi carried 14 arrows in his quiver, but only two had arrowheads and feather fletching. Photo courtesy of the South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology/H. Wisthaler Ötzi the Iceman never had a chance to take ...