Archive for May, 2009
Credit The Atlatl For Our Perch Atop The Food Chain.
Posted on29. May, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
Wikipedia defines ‘atlatl’ as “a spear-thrower tool that uses leverage to achieve greater velocity in dart-throwing, and includes a bearing surface which allows the user to temporarily store energy during the throw”. But, don’t let ‘Atlatl Bob’ Perkins hear that.
Bob, widely know in primitive technology circles as the foremost authority on anything atlatl related , [...]
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The World’s Largest Virtual Musuem of Arrowheads and Indian Artifacts…
Posted on20. May, 2009 by Big Ed.
… is now on arrowheadology.com (probably). With well over 1000 different arrowheads and Indian artifacts in it’s typology galleries, this site is now the leading online destinations to learn, catalog, compare and drool over ancient relics.
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Field Guide: Where to Look for Arrowheads, Part 3
Posted on11. May, 2009 by Big Ed.
When looking for arrowheads, previous settlements like large village sites are often the easiest to locate… especially in plowed fields. However, the main drawback of searching a cultivated field is that modern farming implements can easily pulverize stone artifacts. While they are successful in bringing long forgotten artifacts to the surface, they can also damage [...]
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The Best Banner & Boat Stones You Will Ever See
Posted on01. May, 2009 by Shannon Graham.
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the Ohio Historical Society’s (OHS) video series ‘Living in Society’. These video clips capture some of Ohio’s best artifacts recorded.
The first video available here focuses on boatstones. These are the most elaborate ever found and represent various mammal and bird forms. Each are [...]
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