Valuable Archaeological Findings That Have Shaped History Over Milennia

Imagine the surprise of finding giant slingshots, once hidden by ice in Northern Europe, challenging our perception of such tools from simply childhood toys to ancient, practical weapons.

Through radiocarbon testing, these three-foot-long slingshots from 400 A.D. revealed their dual purposes. Initially baffling archaeologists, they served as both tools for securing sledges and as formidable slingshots.