Instruments of War: Medieval Weaponry

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On this week's episode, Shane and Duncan delve into the dark and deadly world of medieval warfare to learn how people fought, killed, and survived in the Middle Ages. From the elegant and lethal longsword to the gruesome and gory morning star, explore the history and science behind some of the most fearsome and fascinating instruments of war ever devised.

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In this episode:  

• The 3 Criteria: Effectiveness, Cost, and Status
• Chain Mail
• Plate Armor
• The Water-Powered Triphammer
• War Horses
• Horse Armor: The Full Bard
• Peytrals, Chanfrons, Criniere, Caparisons
• The Helmschied Family
• Pre-Swords: Spatha and Gladius
• Knightly/Long Swords
• Sword Anatomy: Blade, Fullers, Cross Guards, Pommels
• Axes
• Axe Anatomy: Eye, Cheeks, Toe, Heel, Beard, Butt
• War Hammers
• Maces
• Lances
• Spears
• Bows: (Recursive, Long, Cross)
• Shields
• Seige Weapons: Trebuchets and Catapults

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