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529K views · 3.8K reactions | Medieval knight armor evolved from chainmail to full plate to counter new weapons like crossbows and guns. It was once protection—then power—and finally, just pageantry. #history, #knight, #armor, #medieval, #helmet, #war. Read more: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/medieval-knight-armor-0011910 | Ancient Origins | Facebook

Medieval armor may appear bulky and rigid, but it was actually engineered to be remarkably flexible and practical—despite being made of metal! Knights wore suits composed of overlapping plates, articulated joints, and riveted sections that allowed full movement of the arms, legs, and torso. Beneath the metal, layers of padding and chainmail helped absorb impacts and prevented the plates from pressing into the body. A well-crafted suit of armor allowed knights to run, jump, and even mount horses