The heavy medieval crossbow became one of the deadliest weapons of medieval warfare, capable of piercing armor with devastating force. Crossbowmen often fought behind large shields called pavises, ...

As if flying arrows and burning pitch weren't enough to worry about, medieval knights also had to battle their own armor. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles ...

The Worcester Art Museum’s reopening of its armor galleries goes far beyond the romance with medieval Europe. A display case focuses on the animal armor worn by horses from across the globe. There are ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Some may know that armored knights used upturned codpieces to attract ...

AUGUSTA - As a deputy with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department, Rob Schipper is used to wearing body armor. But a kevlar vest is nothing compared to the 85-pound stainless steel armor he wears ...

A knight in "shining armor" wielding a sword or lance is an iconic medieval image, but more advanced weapons also appeared in the Middle Ages — including guns that fired bullets. This leads to an ...