The challenges of wearing medieval armor

#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 #battlemerchant Battle-Merchant: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/ Battle-Merchant Blog: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/ Blog post for this episode: https://www.battlemerchant.com/en/blog/the-challenges-of-wearing-medieval-armor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/