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110 min0documentary
10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Synopsis

A knight's armor can be kept shiny with a vigorous rub of sand, vinegar, and urine, according to historian Mike Loades.

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Why Watch

  • Find out how knights maintained their armor.
  • See Mike Loades challenge medieval myths.
  • Meet the realities of daily life in the Middle Ages.

Did You Know

  • Knights kept their armor shiny using sand, vinegar, and urine.
  • The film covers a span of 1,000 years from the 5th to the 15th century.
  • Mike Loades serves as both historian and weapons expert in the documentary.

Perfect For

Medieval history enthusiastsFans of historical documentariesArmament collectors
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the historian featured in 'Going Medieval'?

Mike Loades is the historian and weapons expert featured in 'Going Medieval'.

What time period does 'Going Medieval' cover?

'Going Medieval' covers the Middle Ages, spanning from the 5th to the 15th centuries.

What unique method was used to keep a knight's armor shiny?

A knight's armor was kept shiny by vigorously rubbing it with a mixture of sand, vinegar, and urine.

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