Why didn’t medieval people wear pants the way we do today? The answer reveals surprising details about clothing, social norms ...

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From sculpted breastplates to chain mail dresses, designers look to the Middle Ages for a new kind of modern defense.

The University of Leeds is set to host a first-of-its-kind medieval fashion show. Embroidered silk and velvet dresses from the 11th to 16th centuries have been painstakingly re-created for this year’s ...