Mounted archery is the world’s oldest type of horse warfare. The ancient martial art first appeared in the Assyrian army in the seventh century BC. Mongolian leader Genghis Khan and his troops later ...

Using hoplons, horses, and muskets, these fierce fighters changed their worlds. The Corinthian helmet, circa 650-600 B.C., has a rounded top with small openings for the eyes and a distinctive ...

Wall Relief of Horse Archers, Neo-Assyrian 865-860 BC. (British Museum) A horse archer is a cavalryman armed with a bow who can shoot while riding on the back of a horse. This style of warfare appears ...

Mongol success in battle depended on several factors, which combined to make them an extremely effective force. Still, they were not invincible, as the battle of Ain Jalut in 1260 proved. Tactically, ...

WEIRSDALE – Shooting an arrow from the back of a running horse may not be easy, but it can be fascinating to watch. Members of the Mounted Archery Association of the Americas are holding events at the ...

The pounding of hooves mingled with the thud of arrows striking true, and the accompanying applause afterward, as a team of mounted archers demonstrated the ancient martial skill for guests at the ...