Heavy Armour: Castle Stories Episode 10

On looking at the full suits of armour worn by medieval knights, many modern people wonder how on earth they managed to fight while wearing all that steel. Images of knights falling into the mud and being weighed down by their armour, or having to be winched onto their horses given the massive weight of their protective gear. But was the real medieval knight a helpless tortoise if they fell over? This week’s episode looks at myths surrounding knights and their armour.