The revelation gives a fresh perspective on the debate about women as ancient warriors. The researchers are careful not to suggest that the woman carried the bow in war—rather than for hunting ...

The Amazons of Greek myth were likely more than just legends. Recent archaeological discoveries reveal it’s possible they were actually ancient women warriors.

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Recent archeological finds reveal that the Greek mythological Amazons, ferocious woman warriors, may have been real. Legends have described the Amazons as horseback-riding, bow-wielding nomads ...

In an ancient cemetery in Sárrétudvari, Hungary, archaeologists have identified the remains of an elderly woman (illustrated above) from the 10th century who was interred with a bow and other ...