Videos tagged with Mail Armour

This Royal Armouries "Arms in Action" video segment explores the historical development and enduring effectiveness of personal protective armor, specifically mail and plate armor, and projectile weapons like slings and spears. It delves into why these seemingly simple defensive and offensive tools have remained relevant throughout history, even in the face of advancing technology. The description highlights the evolution of armor from basic animal hides to sophisticated metal defenses and traces the origins of slings and spears from primitive hunting tools to their continued use in more modern conflicts, questioning the underlying reasons for their remarkable longevity.