Darts Fly in Brooklyn: The long medieval history of the sport
The Brooklyn Daily Eagle will be hosting a series of dart-throwing contests in Brooklyn, kicking off on May 24 at the Brazen Head bar at 228 Atlantic Ave. Darts have become increasingly popular in Brooklyn, but well-accepted rumors tell a tale of a chivalrous history of the game.
The medieval story tells a tale of a contest between bored soldiers in England during quiet-time between battles that would entail throwing short spears into wine barrels. When the contest intensified, a slice of a tree became the more precise target, with the rings of the tree marking score. The game was eventually forced indoors due to a fierce winter.