Learn All About Making Knights' Armor - Up Close

One of the things Days of Yore Travel does is to take you up close to the Middle Ages. Instead of touring a museum and staring at suits of armor behind glass cases, you can meet an artisan smith and watch him create real armor, just like in the Middle Ages. Meet Peter Müller from the Plattnerwerkstatt in Orschweier. He is one of the last people in Europe who smiths suits of armor exactly like they did in the Middle...

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Woven Celtic Pattern from the La Tène Period

These are reconstruction of the original woven border patterns form textile found in Hochdorf grave in Germany. Unlike other Celtic patterns with knotwork or spirals, this particular clan chose diamond and Swastika shapes, making it unique for Celtic clothing.These are authentic reconstructions from garments made 5,000 years ago. It was only in the early 20th century did the Swastika gain a sinister meaning....

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Learn All About Knights' Armour From an Expert

Meet Friedrich Trier from the Wihelmshöhe Castle in Kassel. Friedrich is an expert in medieval armour care and restauration. He holds seminars about how armour is cared for and repaired. But he also demonstrates how it was worn and protected people.Hands on experience with experts. Real armour that was worn into battle. Come experience Days of Yore Travel.http://www.museum-kassel.de/en/index_navi.php?parent=8...

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