New study of indigenous Australian weapons

Researchers from Griffith University in Australia have used cutting-edge biomechanics to analyze the deadliest weapons made by indigenous Australians, highlighting their craftsmanship and efficiency in combat. The study focused on two iconic weapons: the kodj and the leangle. The kodj was part hammer, part axe, and part poker. Its design was likely tens of thousands of years old, though determining exactly when this tool form was invented is difficult as only the stone parts can survive long term in the archaeological record. The leangle was a fighting club with a hooked striking head and was used with a parrying shield, both of which were typically carved from hardwood. Using wearable instruments, the research team tracked the kinetics and velocity of strikes, analyzing shoulder, elbow, and wrist movements to determine each…

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