31.03.2026 • 22 Min.

#armor #medieval #history In this episode, Hendrik and Carmen show you the fascinating development of armor from antiquity to the present day. Today we dive into the world of protective equipment and discover astonishing parallels between medieval chainmail and modern Kevlar vests. You'll learn all about the elaborate production of medieval armor – from 50,000 handcrafted chain rings to custom-fitted plate armor. We debunk the myth of the immobile knight and show how cleverly historical weight distribution was designed. At the same time, we examine modern protective equipment: Kevlar vests, ceramic plates, and the revolutionary development of aramid fibers. Particularly fascinating are the functional parallels – hand protection, helmets, and shields serve the same basic functions today as they did 800 years ago, just with completely different materials and techniques. Enjoy and see you next time! ? #platearmor #kevlar #protectiveequipment #reenactment #knightarmor #policeequipment #materialsscience ___ 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-fascinating-development-of-armor-a-comparison-between-medieval-and-modern-protective-equipment TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@battlemerchant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/battlemerchant Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/battlemerchant Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/battlemerchant/