Overlooked Weapon of Ancient History: The DISC MACE

You’ve seen flanged and spiked maces, but did you know about the disc type? Found in ancient Egypt, Neolithic (Younger Stone Age) Europe, Mesoamerica, Papua New Guinea, and probably other places. Made of various types of rock, copper, bronze, and even bone. It’s almost more like a sort of omni axe than a mace, and definitely more sophisticated than a stereotypical caveman club / cudgel. Unknown (and underrated) by many people, this unique impact weapon deserves a closer look. Support the channel and get bonus content (extended edits, behind-the-scenes vlogs, livestreams) and access to an exclusive Discord server: *** Time Stamps *** 00:00 - 00:50 Intro 00:50 - 04:54 Historical Examples 04:54 - 05:28 Steel reproduction / Patreon goodies 05:28 - 08:36 Testing on pumpkins and coconuts 08:36 - 10:50 Why were they rare? 10:50 - 17:07 Pros & Cons / Comparison to other F