NOVA

Season 44, Episode 21

Episode Title: Secrets of the Shining Knight

Air Date: 2017-10-04

Overview:

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.