The English longbow was a powerful medieval weapon said to be able to pierce an opponent's armor and may have been a decisive factor in several key military victories, most notably the Battle of ...

The Bayeux Tapestry depicts Harold II with an arrow jutting from his head, but whether the English king actually died in this manner remains a point of contention. Public domain via Wikimedia Commons ...

The long bow used in the Middle Ages was reportedly a powerful weapon capable of penetrating the armor of the opponent, and is said to have been a factor in determining victory in several important ...

New research demonstrates the immense power of the medieval English longbow Nora McGreevy Correspondent The Bayeux Tapestry depicts Harold II with an arrow jutting from his head, but whether the ...