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"The Art of the Thrower: From Ancient Rome to Modern Warfare" From the Man who Threw a Snowball at St

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Thrower Collection: The Man who Threw a Snowball at St. Moritz
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Thrower Collection: Discus thrower statue
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Thrower Collection: House to house fighting in Stalingrad, USSR
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Thrower Collection: Illustration, Aztec apprentice warrior clad in loincloth carrying a spear-thrower (Atlatl)
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Thrower Collection: Poet and discus thrower, Mlle. H. Konopacka
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Thrower Collection: German Freikorps
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Thrower Collection: Olympics Games - Paris - 1924
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Thrower Collection: Ancient Roman athletes throwing the discus
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Thrower Collection: Javelin - Olympic Games, London 1908
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Thrower Collection: Burying the Hatchet
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Thrower Collection: Ballista. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration
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Thrower Collection: Throwing Mills Grenades in Trenches 1917
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Thrower Collection: Discobolus (plaster)
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Thrower Collection: Ancient Greek statue of a discus thrower at rest (engraving)
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Thrower Collection: Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by
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Thrower Collection: The Diskobolos, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy
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Thrower Collection: Various Pottery Processes (engraving)
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Thrower Collection: A man forming articles upon the potters wheel: a thrower. Date: 1913
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Thrower Collection: Couple waiting for a coach, Place de la Concorde
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Thrower Collection: Attic Black-figure amphora depicting athletes (ceramic)
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Thrower Collection: Scene at Royal Porcelain Works, Worcester
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Thrower Collection: Pierriers firing stones at a ship in a bay
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Thrower Collection: Tinkers mortar grenade thrower
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Thrower Collection: Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by
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Thrower Collection: TV Celebrity Gardeners
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Thrower Collection: The Staffordshire Potteries (engraving)
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Thrower Collection: Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by
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Thrower Collection: Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by
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Thrower Collection: Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by
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Thrower Collection: Ancient Greek statue of a discus thrower making a throw (engraving)
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Thrower Collection: The Lancellotti Discobolus (marble)
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Thrower Collection: The Olympic Games in Ancient Greece (chromolitho)
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Thrower Collection: Greek athlete throwing the discus, illustration from Cassells Illustrated Universal History by
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Thrower Collection: British soldier about to throw a hand grenade, during the storming of a German trench
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Thrower Collection: Pottery processes
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Thrower Collection: The marriage of Olga Fikotova and Harold Connolly
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Thrower Collection: Knife-Thrower Accident
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Thrower Collection: The Discobolus Of Myron. Greek Sculpture. From The National Encyclopaedia, Published C. 1890
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Thrower Collection: Somali boys practicing spear throwing
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Thrower Collection: British troops repelling a German liquid fire attack, WW1
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Thrower Collection: Austrian troops using flamethrower, WW1
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Thrower Collection: Javelin thrower, 1913
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Thrower Collection: Playing the Game 1905 and 1915
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Thrower Collection: The latest warfare, bomb thrower in action, WW1
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Thrower Collection: With British Bombers on the Western Front
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Thrower Collection: Suffragette, Hammer Thrower
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Thrower Collection: Grenade thrower
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Thrower Collection: British troops practising with new catapult


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"The Art of the Thrower: From Ancient Rome to Modern Warfare" From the Man who Threw a Snowball at St. Moritz to House-to-House Fighting in Stalingrad, the act of throwing has been ingrained in human history and culture, and is a testament to our strength, skill, and determination. In ancient times, statues like the Discus Thrower immortalized athletes competing in prestigious events such as the Olympics Games held in Paris in 1924. These games showcased not only physical prowess but also celebrated unity among nations. But throwing goes beyond sports; it holds significant meaning across different civilizations. An illustration depicts an Aztec apprentice warrior clad in loincloth carrying a spear-thrower known as Atlatl - a symbol of their bravery and readiness for battle with oak darts tipped with stone points. Even poets found inspiration from this art form. Mlle. H. Konopacka, both poet and discus thrower herself, beautifully merged words with athletic grace to express her passion for both disciplines. The German Freikorps utilized throwing techniques during times of conflict - harnessing their power on the battlefield just like ancient Roman athletes did when hurling the discus thousands of years ago. Not limited to land-based warfare alone, even javelin throwers left their mark on history during Olympic Games held in London back in 1908 - showcasing precision and strength that captivated audiences worldwide. Sometimes though, throwing can be symbolic rather than literal. The phrase "Burying the Hatchet" represents reconciliation between adversaries by letting go of past grievances through peaceful means instead of violence - akin to launching projectiles from Ballista machines engraved centuries ago but later colorized as reminders that diplomacy triumphs over hostility. Yet amidst all these historical accounts lies one poignant image etched into memory: soldiers throwing Mills Grenades within treacherous trenches during World War I's relentless battles – highlighting the harsh reality of war and the sacrifices made by those who fought.