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 »The Diffusion of the Stirrup into Medieval Western Europe
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 History Term of the Week: Pavise
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 »Medieval Term of the Week: Coif