Life In Medieval Times

Back in medieval times, there were great battles and many moments of violence and warfare, along with torture and plenty of weapons and armor to go around. Life in the medieval time period would have been rough. Going day to day, working and wondering if this is the day you home and castle get taken over. Many people would work just average jobs. Working the average man’s job at a shop selling trinkets. Life in the medieval time period was a fearful one, with threats of conquest by other kingdoms.
The Life medieval people lived revolved around getting by and war. War was a large part of medieval life because they were under constant threats of war and conquest. A large war spanning the time of 4 decades, The Crusades was a large scale war involving Hundreds of thousands of Europeans. The Wars they fought were mainly in the name of the church. Templars are the most common knights that people imagine when the word “knight” is said. Templars were supposed to be “God’s Warriors” as their armor bore a red cross across the chestplate. Wars can’t be fought if there is no armor and/or weapons. …show more content…
From short swords to Clamores, from Battle axes to Halberds, The weapons and armor used in these times were quite revolutionary. There armor in these times were simple but effective, they would wear their clothes under their leather layer, then they would wear a chainmail layer, and then steel plating over top of everything. Some may have a sash or tunic over top much like how the Templars wore a cloth over shirt with the red cross they commonly wear. Also in the category of armor, Shields were used by almost all knights depending on your equipment preferences. Bows were used by guards both on and off the battlefield, whether it be in the heat of battle or guarding the castle wall. As well as armor and light weaponry, Battle strategies and tactics are also important for protection, as well as Heavy