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First Weapons

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

For tens of thousands of years First Nations peoples have used savvy, skill and science to craft and create weapons to hunt, kill and survive. Practices have evolved but the principles are just as relevant today.

Join Phil Breslin as he meets the weapon makers to learn how each weapon is sourced and crafted before facing a crash course in combat.

Show Info

Web channel: Australia ABC iview (2023 - now)
Schedule: Fridays (~ 28 min)
Status: Running
Show Type: Documentary
Episodes ordered: 6 episodes

Official site: iview.abc.net.au

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Previous Episode

Wartilykirri

Episode 1x06; Jul 7, 2023

Australia's most lethal boomerang, the Wartilykirri (pronounced wah-til-gear-re). Host Phil Breslin and weapon maker Joseph Williams unpack this non-returning boomerang and witness its manoeuvrability and force in a medieval battle.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x06: WartilykirriJul 7, 2023
1x05: Long SpearJul 7, 2023
1x04: KodjJul 7, 2023
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