Ancient military innovations – like the bit and bridle that enabled mounted horseback riding – changed the course of history. Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin/British Museum via WikimediaCommons ...

They combined this technology with a powerful recurved bow and iron arrowheads to deadly effect. Horse archers became the weapon of mass destruction of the ancient world.

However, the findings highlight the sophistication of Bronze Age military equipment. Further studies on Mycenaean combat technology will continue to illuminate this pivotal period in history.

The ingenuity behind this technology helped the Assyrian Empire maintain its military dominance and expand its territories through superior tactical capabilities. Understanding the true purpose of ...

But our research exposes the key role played by the intersocietal competition and exchange in the evolution both of technology and of complex societies. Although the focus of this research was on the ...

From AI-assisted drones to computerized missiles, military technology has advanced greatly from the days of sword-fighting.

The U.S. Military Still Relies on Too Much Ancient Tech The M-1 main battle tank and M-2 infantry fighting vehicle, both centerpieces of the U.S. Army’s heavy forces and both present for Trump ...

Archaeologists in Ismailia Governorate found 3,100-year-old grave of military official with jars, arrowheads, other artifacts, photos show.