Marvin Pakula defined heraldry as, "The art of arranging and explaining in proper terms all that relates or pertains to the bearing of arms, crests, quarterings, and other hereditary marks of honor" (18). The elements of crests, helmets, shields, and mottos constitute the 'coat...

Armor is the protection for the body worn in battle. Some of the pieces of armor that would be used are mail, plate armor, leather, shields, and helmets. Mail needed all the skill of a master craftsman. The iron wire could not be made in large amounts, because there were no machines to make it ...

The various stories regarding Sir Tristram take up a great deal of space in Malory's Morte d'Arthur. He is listed as one of the more worshipful of the knights, equaled in skill and valor only by Sir Lancelot. While to many readers the most interesting aspect of of Tristram's story is the h...

KNIGHTS: MYTH/REALITY Research Paper Early Middle Ages What come to mind when you hear the word knight? You are probably thinking of a book that you read when you were younger and saw someone in shining armor, fighting a dragon and rescuing ladies in distress. But actu...