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Are there any surviving examples of great helmets pre-14th century?

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Regional variations of medieval helmets?

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How long would a suit of armor in 16th century Europe be used for before it becomes outdated/out of fashion?

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Religious wars in the early years of the Byzantine Empire?

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Darkened plate armor in late Medieval/early Modern warfare?

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Are there any examples of religious iconography on Japanese armor, akin to that of European armor?

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Differing army compositions during the Thirty Years War?

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When did works of art depicting historical events start to become more accurate and well researched in what people would wear/do in the time portrayed? (specifically in regards to European artwork)

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What good sources are there when looking at the history and evolution of European/Asian clothing?

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When was the last recorded use of the great helm on the field (instead of its evolution as a jousting helmet), and what did it look like in comparison to its predecessors?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Are there any surviving examples of great helmets pre-14th century?	8
Regional variations of medieval helmets?	6
How long would a suit of armor in 16th century Europe be used for before it becomes outdated/out of fashion?	5
Religious wars in the early years of the Byzantine Empire?	5
Darkened plate armor in late Medieval/early Modern warfare?	5
Are there any examples of religious iconography on Japanese armor, akin to that of European armor?	4
Differing army compositions during the Thirty Years War?	4
When did works of art depicting historical events start to become more accurate and well researched in what people would wear/do in the time portrayed? (specifically in regards to European artwork)	3
What good sources are there when looking at the history and evolution of European/Asian clothing?	3
When was the last recorded use of the great helm on the field (instead of its evolution as a jousting helmet), and what did it look like in comparison to its predecessors?	3