> In archery, what's the name of the container that holds arrows, and often seenon the archer's back?And the answer: quiver. Photo credit: Bow International[https://www.bow-international.com/features/history-of-archery-how-medieval-arrows-were-transported/].A quiver is a container for holding arrows, darts, or javelins. While they'retraditionally worn on the back, quivers can also be carried on the belt, pocket,or side, depending on the archer's preferences.Archery is one of the oldest documented sports in the world. Arrowheads datingback some 25,000 years have been discovered in Africa, while Babylonians in 2340BCE were some of the first to use the bow and arrow in combat. Derived from theLatin term arcus, meaning "bow," archery has occupied a culturally significantplace in cultures throughout the globe for centuries. Today, it's practiced mostprominently as a recreational sport, even earning a distinct category in theOlympics and Paralympics. The shape and style of the bows and arrows used in archery have varied widelyover time. Some of histories' most famed battles were won at the hand of moresophisticated bows and more experienced bowmen. The Hundred Years War, for one,was greatly influenced by the archery prowess at the Battle of Crécy. The Frenchwere at a distinct disadvantage after a long march in the rain, during whichthey had taken damage to their weapons. The English, on the other hand, had kepttheir bows dry, and rested while the French made their approach. In this keymoment in the war, wet crossbows were no match for the Welsh longbow (whichcould shoot 400 yards and deliver 5-6 arrows per minute). The French forces weresoon quelled, and took thousands of casualties.After the Medieval Period, the use and necessity of archery in warfare began todecline, as firearms and other automatic weapons took their place. However, thepractice holds a place of importance in indigenous cultures. From Brazil toKorea, Germany to Bhutan, archery is still widely enjoyed as a traditional sportand ritual. Watch archery performed at the 2016 Olympic Games below.