a suit of historical armor in a museum, or an armor-clad hero (or heroine) in a video game. But why did people wear medieval armor, how effective was it, and how uncomfortable is it to wear?

THE Storm Eowyn Knight who went viral braving the 100mph winds in a full suit of armour is using his newfound fame to raise ...

The material resembles medieval chainmail at the molecular level and could be used in body armor. Chemists have invented a new material that could be the future of body armor — chainmail.