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 interesting question: Could the metal suits worn by knights and other warriors block a bullet? Live Science contacted experts to find out.
Exactly when the medieval period or “Middle Ages” started and ended is a matter of debate, with dates falling roughly between A.D. 500 and 1500. Although the period is traditionally associated with Europe, some historians also apply it to the Middle East and China.
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