When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Restored 15th-century Italian armor that's now on display at The Met in New York City. But could ...

With the help of a treadmill, the team was able to assess how much energy someone wearing armour would have used (Footage: University of Leeds) Medieval suits of armour were so exhausting to wear that ...

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 ...