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Explore the fascinating history and types of bows with Tyler Kelley. Discover the three main types of bows: the recurve bow, favored in target archery; the compound bow, known for its advanced pulley system and popularity among bow hunters; and the longbow, a once-popular weapon now rarely used. Learn about the ancient origins of bows, including their surprising uses in the Stone Age for drilling and even brain surgery. Additionally, uncover the archaeological finds linking bows to over 9,200 years ago in Northern Europe.
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Do You Know Both Bows By: Tyler Kelley
The bows we know now • The recurve bow is the most common. Target arches use these. • The compound bow has a system of two cables and from two to six pulleys built into it. The cables and pulleys make this kind of bow the only one you can pull in a full pulled back position. Compound bows are popular with bow hunters and field archers, but can’t be used in the Olympics. • The long bow was once the most popular, but now not very many people use them. Looks a lot like a straight line.
The old bows uses • Back in the Stone Age they were used to drill holes in wood. • It could be also be used as an axle, which is like a rod or spindle pushed through two or more wheels. • Also, it was used for brain surgery to open the head.
How it came along • It came from the Stone Age. • Stone Age surviving bows can be found in North Europe. • The oldest finds are dated to about 9,200 years ago. • It was invented tens of thousands of years ago.
Work Cited • Book: Ancient Machines • Encyclopedia: World Book article A-1 • Website: thepass.org/archery