Researchers have discovered the oldest Neolithic bow in Europe at La Draga Neolithic site in Banyoles. The complete bow measures 108 cm long and was constructed of yew wood. Researchers from UAB and ...

Until the advent of firearms, the English longbow was the most formidable weapon of Medieval times. It was made of yew wood, a very ancient species of evergreen conifer so long-lived, some specimens ...

Otzi carved his longbow from the wood of the yew tree intending to kill prey, and perhaps his enemies. He would never have dreamed that the same tree would one day yield a chemical that saves lives.

With Hackaday’s new handmade category we have the option of covering a wide range of builds – everything from jet engines designed on paper and built on manual machines, to old-world crafts made with ...