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Episode 1: "From Ancient Warfare to Olympic Glory: The Remarkable History of Archery"

Episode 1: "From Ancient Warfare to Olympic Glory: The Remarkable History of Archery"

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 Episode 1: "From Ancient Warfare to Olympic Glory: The Remarkable History of Archery" Summary: Trace archery's extraordinary journey from prehistoric survival tool to modern competitive sport. Ollie Bennett explores archaeological evidence of humanity's earliest bows, examines archery's crucial role in ancient civilizations from Egypt to China to Japan, and recounts the legendary exploits of English longbowmen that changed warfare forever. Discover how archery transformed from military necessity to aristocratic pastime, and follow its path to standardization, international competition, and eventual Olympic status. Through expert interviews and historical insights, this episode connects today's archers to a tradition spanning the entirety of human civilization.

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