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Learn How to Put on Medieval Armor

Among the skills one may need for the new millennium, knowing how to put on armor is probably not one of them. But the archaic nature of the task makes it all the more fun to learn, especially for teens interested in medieval history. They can check out the Living History Live Facebook video “High Medieval Armor featuring the Turnip of Terror” to learn how to fashion chain mail to their chests and why putting on armor isn’t an easy one-person job. Find the video at tinyurl.com/y6jedhkf or go to facebook.com/livinghistorylive and click on the Videos tab.