Archery, whether for hunting, warfare or sport, is one of humankind's oldest activities. Spanning at least 50,000 years, here is a concise history of a weapon with a lineage stretching back into the mists of time - from prehistory through its zenith in medieval warfare to today's sporting weapons. Today's sporting archers share a rich heritage with their very earliest ancestors.

Written by the late Bill Spencer. Edited and designed by Steve Trimmins

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