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"From Prehistoric Spear-Throwers to Modern Dart Sport: A Journey of Throwers" Step back in time and witness the evolution of throwing techniques

Background imageThrowers Collection: Prehistoric spear-thrower

Prehistoric spear-thrower. Artwork of how a spear-thrower (or atlatl) is used to throw a feathered dart. At top and centre, the dart is loaded. At bottom, it is being thrown

Background imageThrowers Collection: German Freikorps

German Freikorps
The German Freikorps with an armoured car and a flame thrower

Background imageThrowers Collection: Discus throwing in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)

Discus throwing in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630036 Discus throwing in Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discus throwing in Ancient Greece)

Background imageThrowers Collection: Ancient Roman athletes throwing the discus

Ancient Roman athletes throwing the discus

Background imageThrowers Collection: Dart Sport Art 2

Dart Sport Art 2
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageThrowers Collection: Dart Sport Art 1

Dart Sport Art 1
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageThrowers Collection: Dart Sport Art 6

Dart Sport Art 6
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageThrowers Collection: Dart Sport Art 5

Dart Sport Art 5
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageThrowers Collection: Dart Sport Art 8

Dart Sport Art 8
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageThrowers Collection: Dart Sport Art 3

Dart Sport Art 3
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageThrowers Collection: Dart Sport Art 7

Dart Sport Art 7
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageThrowers Collection: Dart Sport Art 4

Dart Sport Art 4
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageThrowers Collection: Dart Sport Art 9

Dart Sport Art 9
Justyna Jaszke

Background imageThrowers Collection: Attic Black-figure amphora depicting athletes (ceramic)

Attic Black-figure amphora depicting athletes (ceramic)
XCF306872 Attic Black-figure amphora depicting athletes (ceramic) by Greek School, (5th century BC); Private Collection; Greek, out of copyright

Background imageThrowers Collection: Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)

Ancient Greece (coloured engraving)
3630052 Ancient Greece (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greece)

Background imageThrowers Collection: The Lancellotti Discobolus (marble)

The Lancellotti Discobolus (marble)
704447 The Lancellotti Discobolus (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Palazzo Massimo Lancellotti, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: A Roman copy of the 5th century BC Greek original by Myron)

Background imageThrowers Collection: British soldier about to throw a hand grenade, during the storming of a German trench

British soldier about to throw a hand grenade, during the storming of a German trench

Background imageThrowers Collection: XI Deutsches Turnfest - Frankfurt, Germany

XI Deutsches Turnfest - Frankfurt, Germany
XI Deutsches Turnfest (11th German Gymnastics Festival) - Frankfurt, Germany - July 1908 - inset scenes of two brick throwers, The opera House

Background imageThrowers Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20099131

EyeUbiquitous_20099131
ITALY, Tuscany San, Gimignano, Procession of flag throwers in medieval costume through the streets of the Medieval hilltown

Background imageThrowers Collection: Knife-Thrower Accident

Knife-Thrower Accident
In a London theatre, a cry from the audience causes the knife-throwers assistant to move her head; fortunately the wound is not fatal Date: 1939

Background imageThrowers Collection: Somali boys practicing spear throwing

Somali boys practicing spear throwing
Somali boys at one of their first lessons in spear throwing. Date: circa 1910

Background imageThrowers Collection: British troops repelling a German liquid fire attack, WW1

British troops repelling a German liquid fire attack, WW1
Fighting the flames on the battlefield - British troops repelling a German liquid fire attack. German soldiers, armed with flame throwers

Background imageThrowers Collection: The latest warfare, bomb thrower in action, WW1

The latest warfare, bomb thrower in action, WW1
Stopping a counter attack after carrying the first line of enemy trenches. A British bomb thrower, backed up by support, hurls a bomb or grenade towards German reinforcements. Date: 1915

Background imageThrowers Collection: With British Bombers on the Western Front

With British Bombers on the Western Front
Bombing along an enemy trench with the Mills grenade. The bomb throwers throw grenades across the traverse of the trench as indicated allowing the riflemen to charge ahead

Background imageThrowers Collection: An American pineapple, of the kind the Axis finds hard to di

An American pineapple, of the kind the Axis finds hard to digest, is ready to leave the hand of an infantryman in training at Fort Belvoir, Va. American soldiers make good grenade throwers

Background imageThrowers Collection: German flame throwers in action against British tank, WW1

German flame throwers in action against British tank, WW1
German flame throwers in action against a British tank during the First World War, with black smoke billowing. Date: 1914-1918

Background imageThrowers Collection: Strike / Vehicles Damaged

Strike / Vehicles Damaged
Police and civilians around a bus, the windows of which have been smashed by stone-throwers in the Old Edinburgh Road, Glasgow Date: 1926

Background imageThrowers Collection: Knife-Thrower Assistant

Knife-Thrower Assistant
The knife-throwers assistant Date: 1928

Background imageThrowers Collection: Knife-Thrower & Camera

Knife-Thrower & Camera
A knife-thrower is photographed in action by an intrepid photographer Date: 1939

Background imageThrowers Collection: German Weapons; First World War, 1916

German Weapons; First World War, 1916
Photograph showing a variety of captured German weapons, displayed in a yard behind the French lines, 1916. The weapons shown include machine-guns, rifles, artillery pieces and flame-throwers

Background imageThrowers Collection: Knife Thrower / Circa 1880

Knife Thrower / Circa 1880
A knife thrower in leotard and tights prepares to throw another blade at his blindfolded assistant who is tied down to make sure she doesn t accidently flinch


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"From Prehistoric Spear-Throwers to Modern Dart Sport: A Journey of Throwers" Step back in time and witness the evolution of throwing techniques, as we explore the fascinating world of "throwers. " In ancient civilizations like Greece and Rome, athletic prowess was showcased through various forms of throwing. Discus throwing in Ancient Greece, depicted vividly in a colored engraving, captured the strength and agility required for this sport. Similarly, ancient Roman athletes honed their skills in discus throwing, showcasing their precision and power. Fast forward to more recent history, where German Freikorps soldiers demonstrated their expertise with throwables. These skilled individuals utilized projectiles as weapons during times of conflict – a testament to both accuracy and strategic thinking. But it doesn't stop there. The artistry behind dart sports has captivated enthusiasts worldwide. Dart Sport Art 1 showcases the intensity on players' faces as they aim for that perfect bullseye. In contrast, Dart Sport Art 2 captures the fluid motion and finesse required to excel at this game. Dart Sport Art 3 highlights the camaraderie found within dart leagues – friends gathering together for friendly competition while enjoying each other's company. Meanwhile, Dart Sport Art 4 depicts an intense moment during a championship match when nerves are high but determination is stronger. The vibrant colors in Dart Sport Art 5 bring life to every thrower's dream – hitting that elusive triple twenty or scoring a maximum score with precision throws. And let's not forget about Dart Sport Art 6; it portrays the excitement felt by spectators as they cheer on their favorite player or team. Finally, we have Dart Sports Arts 7 and 8 which capture moments frozen in time - expressions of triumph after landing that winning shot or disappointment when narrowly missing out on victory. Whether it be spear-throwing from prehistoric times or modern-day darts competitions filled with adrenaline-pumping action, the art of throwing has always captivated us.