"The angular Egyptian bow, Mongol recurve bow and English longbow. Three weapons covering 3,000 years of history..." We spent the day at The Royal Armouries in Leeds with historic reenactor Andy Deane, and were able to get our hands on three iconic bows which changed warfare forever. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekcUbYp1VqU | History Hit

Over eight centuries later, Mongolian nomads still follow the bow and arrow making practices of their ancestors. Adventurer and historian Marie Favereau and weapons expert Timothy May get a look at the extremely detailed process of their weapon of choice. Follow our team of historians as they journey through Mongolia’s modern culture to learn more about Genghis Khan’s youth during the premiere of Genghis Khan’s Mongolia, tonight at 9/8c. | Smithsonian Channel

The Mongol Composite Bow: Power and Range of Horse Archer Weapon The Mongol composite bow was a revolutionary weapon that significantly enhanced the effectiveness of horse archers during the Mongol conquests of the 13th century. Constructed from a combination of materials, including wood, horn, and sinew, this bow was both powerful and lightweight, allowing for quick maneuverability on horseback. Its unique design provided a draw weight of up to 150 pounds, enabling arrows to travel great distan