Why Ancient Warriors Didn’t Wear Gauntlets
TiwaZ
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You may have noticed that gauntlets, or any form of hand protection, don’t really become important until very late in history, that being approximately in the late middle ages. Yet your hand might seem like a very important body part to protect, since it is usually the part of your body closest to your opponent. And therefore the most likely to be hit.
But the interesting thing is that, in antiquity, gauntlets never became any popular.
So why is that the case? Let’s find out!
0:00 The history of gauntlets
1:07 When did gauntlets appear?
2:53 Were they hard to make?
8:08 Shields as hand protection
12:47 Sword guards and shields
16:11 The rise of strap shields
21:43 Exceptions and evidence
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I always learn new stuff here, even about subjects I thought I already knew what there is to know!
"Why does Tiwa make a 26 min video for such a simple subject?"
"Well, the devil is in the details!"
Gauntlets were simply not as important due to the fighting style during certain eras; but as time progressed, different weapons and techniques were being used, armor evolved, making the use of gauntlets more prevalent.
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Why Ancient Warriors Didn’t Wear Gauntlets
TiwaZ
15,364 views
You may have noticed that gauntlets, or any form of hand protection, don’t really become important until very late in history, that being approximately in the late middle ages. Yet your hand might seem like a very important body part to protect, since it is usually the part of your body closest to your opponent. And therefore the most likely to be hit.
But the interesting thing is that, in antiquity, gauntlets never became any popular.
So why is that the case? Let’s find out!
0:00 The history of gauntlets
1:07 When did gauntlets appear?
2:53 Were they hard to make?
8:08 Shields as hand protection
12:47 Sword guards and shields
16:11 The rise of strap shields
21:43 Exceptions and evidence