9 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 182 days ago by Mad_King_Kalak 182 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. 29 comments share 29 comments share save hide report block hide replies
I, too, read the article.
I didn't bother. The headline made it clear it was just stuff I already knew.
My mistake replying. As a rule, I try to avoid engaging with anyone about anything they "already know".
I already know because I already studied that stuff years ago, smartass.
I just have to observe I'm not the one so insistent and persistent in telling the group about how smart he is. Maybe that was the point all along, and not much to do with armor or knights.