Dueling started as a less violent way to solve ... Lincoln chose swords over pistols, in the hope that his long arms would offer an advantage. He eventually apologized and avoided the duel altogether.

But it did fuel an anti-dueling movement, and in 1810 ... five members of Congress and the U.S. secretary of state — intended to break the law. Crossing the Potomac River from Washington ...

In the pool, the water's fine but organisers are still fretting over the River Seine’s ability to host the swimming leg of the triathlon. Also, Craig Copetas explains why dueling pistol was ...

1637 - First use of firearms proof-marks. 1750-1850 - Dueling pistols come into fashion. Around 1750, men stop carrying rapiers, and guns became the weapon of choice for a duel. Various guns were ...

While pigeon shooting never returned after the 1900 Paris Games, organizers came up with pistol dueling – in which ... while making their way over and under a series of obstacles.

While pigeon shooting never returned after the 1900 Paris Games, organizers came up with pistol dueling – in which ... while making their way over and under a series of obstacles.