Fact of the Day: 09/05/2022
The bow and arrow have recently become popular in movies and the sport of archery. However, they have been around for a long time. Who were the first people to use a bow and arrow? Warrington-Worldwide and Britannica both date the first uses of the bow and arrow to prehistoric times in South Africa, over 60,000 years ago (Skentelbery par. 4; “bow and arrow” par. 2). Are you a fan of the bow and arrow?
Reference(s):
- “What Civilization Invented the Bow and Arrow?”: https://www.warrington-worldwide.co.uk/2020/01/28/what-civilization-invented-the-bow-and-arrow/
- “bow and arrow”: https://www.britannica.com/technology/bow-and-arrow
Fact Author: Durga I.
Fact Editor: Ace
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