An 800-year-old chain mail armour vest used in medieval times has been discovered in Co Longford. The vest, often referred to as a ‘hauberk’, is a type of armour made of small metal rings linked ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Georgia Somary wants to turn people’s homes into “contemporary castles”, where historically inspired decor ...

Once upon a time, people wore metal armour to fight in battle and participate in jousting tournaments. While the Knight's Tale days are long behind us, lately, designers have been taking some cues ...