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During medieval times of combat, heavy metal armor was the ideal form of protection for warriors and soldiers. Of course not everyone could afford a full suite of plate to wear in battle. The heaviest armors were generally worn by mounted knights while common infantry typically made do with chainmail or sometimes even hardened leather. Still, if a soldier was wearing metal armor of any kind then their gear usually included sets of padded protectors.Despite the name, padded protectors weren't des

Most people realize that mighty warriors such as Conan the Barbarian and Achilles were fictional characters from the ancient past. There’s no historical evidence to support the existence of these two mighty heroes. However, their tales of battle, conquests, and exploits are inspiring and amazing to legions of fans.So, if Conan and Achilles met each other in a fight to the death, who would win? Would it be the brute force tactics of Conan and his broad sword? Would the supreme speed and agility o

Over the years, many people preferred war as the ultimate solution to any kind of human conflict. This led to increased conflict among people of different countries thus leading to the rise of civil and international war. As a result, many countries resorted in finding new ways of curbing and preventing themselves from injuries during fighting battles. This led to the emergence and development of many instruments of defense. These instruments were made to adequately protect the warrior and make

Axe fighters were important combatants for thousands of years until the application of firearms to the battlefield. In the past, some warriors would use battle-axes instead of swords during armed conflicts. The battle-axe was not as popular as the sword but it was a staple fighting tool among some historical nations, tribes and groups. Three cultural groups from the past that have been known to use axes included Native Americans (different nations), the Vikings and various Barbarian tribes in me