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The challenges of wearing medieval armor

The challenges of wearing medieval armor

Cut and Thrust - Your Journey Through the Middle Ages vor 7 Monaten

How do you put on armor? From gambeson to helmet - the secrets of medieval plate armor and why a squire was indispensable

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#medievalhistory #armor #history In this fascinating episode,
Hendrik and Carmen show you how donning medieval armor really
worked. Why did it take up to 30 minutes? What role did the
squire play? And how did a knight manage to stay mobile in 20-30
kilos of steel? Dive into the world of armorers and discover the
ingenious technology behind Gothic full plate armor. From the
asymmetrical shaping of greaves to the life-saving stop-rib to
strategic weight distribution - every detail had a
survival-critical purpose. Learn why mail and plate armor
belonged together, how the lance rest worked, and why a poorly
fitting helmet could be deadly. A thrilling journey back in time
to the engineers of the Middle Ages, who created masterpieces
with hammer and anvil that still fascinate us today. Enjoy and
see you next time! #platearmor #armorer #squires
#medievalcraftsmanship #livinghistory #reenactment
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