How to Study Armor When You're Still a Wee Geekling, 2025 Edition

Maybe you're a history buff, artist, cosplayer, or all-around nerd who is just dipping a toe into the world of European Armor. It may seem a bit overwhelming: what are all these weird words? How do all these people seem to just KNOW THINGS? What are they reading? Where do all these sources come from, and what are you supposed to gain by looking at them? Fear not, adventurer: here is a high-level overview of how to get started researching and interpreting medieval and Renaissance armor. *MY ARMOR FASHION BRAND* https://loricaclothing.com/ *SUPPORT THE CHANNEL* https://ko-fi.com/loricaclothing *VIDEO CONTENTS* 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - The Constraints of Studying Armor 00:49 - Types of Sources 01:12 - Extant Pieces 02:36 - Bonus Rant 02:54 - Primary Texts 03:23 - Period Artwork 04:45 - Form and Validate a Hypothesis 05:15 - More Resources 05:32 - Museum List 06:14 - Book Recommendations 08:40 - Conclusion #armor #medieval #history