Episode 29: Archery World Cup - Every Arrow Tells a Story

“Archery is not about being better than anyone else; it’s about being better than you used to be.” - Unknown

For tens of thousands of years, humans relied on the bow for survival. For thousands of years legendary archers have graced our lore, myth and storytelling. And for hundreds of years, we have taken aim at targets for prize, honour and pride, trying to outshoot our rivals for sport in front of adoring fans.

Today, Jack talks history and origins of the bow, how warfare and sport overlapped as nations tried to pack their armies with well practiced bowmen, how legends formed in history - and about some legends of the modern age.

Ben discusses the different types of modern bow and competition, and just why he's already so convinced of rec ...