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Australian Fighting Tool: Measuring the Effectiveness of Indigenous Weapons Using Biomechanical Technology
In the age of advanced technology, new dimensions of understanding the heritage of ancient cultures unfold before us, including the traditional weapons of Australia’s Indigenous peoples. This article discusses a pioneering study that highlights two lethal forces from the past: the lanyard and shield, and the koodge. Through a breakthrough in biomechanics techniques, researchers have…