NOVA

Secrets of the Shining Knight

Once upon a time, knighthood was serious business, and for countless medieval fighters, their armor was what stood between life and death. NOVA challenged a blacksmith and master armorer to recreate parts of an elite armor. We trace their journey as they rediscover centuries-old metalworking secrets, then put their new armor to the ultimate test against a period musket.
Aired: Oct 04, 2017 Genre: DocumentaryDuration: 55m Rating: 7 Country: United States of America Production: GBH