Middle Ages

The brave and virtuous knight in his shining armor is probably one of the most iconic images of the Middle Ages. But is it actually a true image? Was medieval…

In most video games armor is split up into ranks. First, the player has no armor. Then he gets chainmail. And last but not least he finally gets his plate…

Movies and video games love to depict medieval kings and knights in golden armor. But did golden armor really exist in the Middle Ages or is it just a fancy…

Chainmail had already been used by the ancient Romans (who most likely had adopted it from Celtic tribes). Throughout most of the Middle Ages, chainmail remained the armor worn by…