203K views · 2.8K reactions | "You have a lot of young men with swords, a lot of cash and not much to do. Trouble is going to ensue..." Alan Knowles from the Colonel Nicholas Devereux's Regiment of foot re-enactor group explains different kinds of 17th century bladed weapons and the origins of the term 'swashbuckling'. This video was filmed at Chalke Valley History Festival. | History Hit | Facebook

22K views · 327 reactions | From crocodile skin and coconut fiber to gold-plated royal armor, history’s protective gear was anything but boring. These real suits prove armor was as much art as defense. #medieval #armor #archaeologyfinds #storytime #didyouknow #shorts #ancient #history #documentaryshort #weirdfacts #unusual Read More:https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-other-artifacts/armour-0017430 | Ancient Origins | Facebook