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LESSON 1 · Medieval Life Uncut

PAUSE TO THINK

How heavy was a full suit of medieval plate armor?

Only 15 to 25 kg

Modern firefighter gear actually weighs more than a medieval knight's armor. Well-fitted plate was distributed across the body so knights could run, mount horses unaided, and even do cartwheels in full harness.

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