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Where did the myth come from that European knights were so cumbersome in their armor? It's just not true that they were, they were fantastic athletes, and the armor functional and practical. (www.medievalists.net)

posted 143 days ago by Mad_King_Kalak 143 days ago by Mad_King_Kalak +10 / -1

Can You Move in Medieval Armour? An Experiment in Mythbusting - Medievalists.net

Many believe the myth that medieval armour was hard to move in. However, with Boucicaut as an example, our video proves that late medieval armour allowed for surprising mobility.

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– vpnsurfer 0 points 142 days ago +2 / -2

Vikings could build complete sailing vessels with hand tools. Pioneers showed up in virgin territory with basic implements, built shelters and started farming. Who could do any of these things today?

Just because you can't or down't know how to do it, doesn't mean it's impossible.

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