Videos tagged with Kite Shield

This lecture by Dr. Keith Dowan from the Royal Armouries delves into the history and construction of medieval kite shields, focusing on two significant discoveries in Szczecin, Poland. The presentation details the archaeological context, dating methods, materials, and construction techniques of these shields, while also exploring the broader origins and evolution of the kite shield in medieval Europe. Dowan highlights the importance of these rare surviving examples for understanding medieval warfare and technology.

This guide details the process of arming an 11th-century Norman knight, as explained by an institutional expert from the Royal Armouries. It covers the sequence of donning essential protective gear, including padded undergarments, a mail hauberk, a nasal helmet, and a kite shield, emphasizing weight distribution and historical construction techniques.