We know that swords can't cut machine gun barrels, but can a steel breastplate stop a bullet?  Does a hero really need a helmet?  Back-scabbards look great, but would you ever want one in real life?  Does it really take a crane to get a knight onto horseback for a joust?  Lots of myths come from movies, books, and legends.  I'll bring historic weapons and armor and lets handle them and learn about the way they really behave.