The metal suits worn by knights during the Middle Ages were originally designed to protect against weapons such as swords. But could medieval armor also stop bullets? When you purchase through links ...

Some may know that armored knights used upturned codpieces to attract woman at parties, but a new exhibition of medieval clothing shows that the fashion was also adopted by bold, gender-fluid ...

The Worcester Art Museum’s reopening of its armor galleries goes far beyond the romance with medieval Europe. A display case focuses on the animal armor worn by horses from across the globe. There are ...

A knight in "shining armor" wielding a sword or lance is an iconic medieval image, but more advanced weapons also appeared in ...