First Weapons (2023): S01E05 – Long Spear

Introduction First Weapons explores the history and innovation behind the weapons used by First Nations peoples. Outline Find out about the allenar – pronounced ull (like null without the n) – en-na. Learn about its measurements, what it is designed for and how it is unique to lutruwita, Tasmania. Dave teaches Phil how to make…

Andrew Marshall

04/08/2023

1–2 minutes

History, Military Documentary, Military Technology, Military Weapons

Introduction

First Weapons explores the history and innovation behind the weapons used by First Nations peoples.

Outline

Find out about the allenar – pronounced ull (like null without the n) – en-na. Learn about its measurements, what it is designed for and how it is unique to lutruwita, Tasmania.

Dave teaches Phil how to make the spear: how to source the wood, shave it down, and heat and mould the spear’s pointed edge.

First Weapons Series

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Production & Filming Details

Release Date: 2023.
Running time: 27 minutes (per episode).
Rating: All.
Country: US.
Language: English.