Arms and Armor

The Diffusion of the Stirrup into Medieval Western Europe

Steven
June 18, 2008May 6, 2009
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One of the most important advances in military technology came with the invention of the stirrup. The stirrup allowed warriors on horseback to use the… Read More »

Medieval History Term of the Week: Pavise

Steven
June 13, 2008May 6, 2009

Pavise [pav-is] 1. Large, free-standing shield on hinged support used by archers and crossbowmen as protection when shooting. (Seward, Desmond. Henry V: The Scourge of… Read More »

Medieval Term of the Week: Coif

Steven
April 4, 2008May 6, 2009

Coif Pronunciation: [koif] Middle English coife, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin cofea 1) Mail hood covering the head (Wise, Terence. Medieval Warfare, 247) 2) a… Read More »

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