This episode was recorded for my UK Column show.

Chris Dobson, a master armorer with extensive experience, offers insight into the real history of armour, dispelling common misconceptions like the myth of the knight in shining armour.

Contrary to popular belief, armour was not overly heavy or cumbersome, but carefully engineered for mobility and protection, often proofed against weapons to ensure it worked in battle. The craftsmanship involved was highly specialised, governed by strict guild regulations, and included techniques such as colouring metal for both aesth ...