Did Medieval Soldiers Really Wear Chainmail Underwear?

From Modern History TV

Modern History TV, with Jason Kingsley, CBE, the Modern Knight, explores the historical context of defensive equipment by testing the practicality of chainmail undergarments while mounted. The demonstration examines whether these pieces of armour could effectively protect against vulnerabilities in a mid-15th century Milanese harness without hindering mobility or comfort during a horseback ride.

What was it really like to wear chainmail underwear in the Middle Ages? In this video, I try out a pair of medieval chainmail underpants to see how practical (or painful!) they might have been for knights and soldiers. Were they actually worn in history or is this just a myth? I’ll put them to the test for comfort, protection, and movement, while exploring what medieval warriors really wore under their armour. Along the way, we’ll separate fact from fiction and look at surviving historical sources that shed light on this curious question. If you’ve ever wondered what went under chainmail, how medieval armour worked, or whether anyone would really endure such discomfort, this video has the answers. Perfect for history lovers, re-enactors, or anyone curious about the stranger side of medieval life.

Join Jason Kingsley as he demonstrates a piece of mail armour, showing how it provides protection and is worn. We then see the knight on a horse, highlighting the practical use of this armour during riding videos. This video explores the historical context of arms and armor and its application in medieval times.

Traditional Catholic Morning Prayers in English | November

Traditional Catholic morning prayers to lay a strong foundation for the rest of your day! The month of November is dedicated to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. I hope these prayers increase your devotion to Our Lord and draw us closer to Him, Jesus Christ. Begin each day with morning prayer! This video is a compilation of many traditional evening prayers Catholics say, and should not be considered a replacement for those who have an obligation to pray the Divine Office morning prayers.

Are You Committing Sacrilege at Mass? What You Need to Know

From Totus Catholica

3,000 years ago, a man named Uzzah reached out to steady the Ark of the Covenant. He meant well. What does his story reveal about the Catholic Mass and the way we approach Holy Communion? In this video, I examine seven habits that can weaken our reverence, from leaving early to receiving while conscious of mortal sin. These are not all equally serious, and genuine ignorance can lessen personal guilt. But good intentions alone do not teach us how to honour what is holy. Israel guarded the bread of the Presence and distinguished the sacred from the ordinary. That ancient reverence helps us understand our altar and the Eucharist: not common bread, but Christ himself. Drawing on Scripture, the Church Fathers and the Catechism, I explain why silence, bodily reverence, the Eucharistic fast and careful reception matter. This is Catholic Mass explained through the question at its heart: who are we receiving? Reverence is not a performance, and this video is not an invitation to fear. It is an invitation to let love shape our preparation, our attention and our thanksgiving. My hope is that you will come to Mass with a quieter heart, examine your conscience honestly, go to confession when needed and receive the Lord with joy. In this video: • Seven habits that undermine reverence at Mass • The Jewish roots of Eucharistic worship • The one-hour fast and care for the sacred Host • Mortal sin, confession and worthy Communion ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 Uzzah, the Ark and Sacrilege 3:14 Leaving Mass Before the Dismissal 4:09 Silence and Reverence in Church 4:58 Genuflection and the Real Presence 5:39 The One-Hour Eucharistic Fast 6:26 Handling and Discerning the Eucharist 8:18 Mortal Sin and Holy Communion 📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCED • 2 Samuel 6: Uzzah and the holiness of the Ark. • Malachi: the rebuke for profaning the Lord's table. • John 13: leaving the table, and the darkness outside. • 1 Corinthians 11:29: discerning the body before receiving. • Thomas's confession: "My Lord and my God." ⛪ FROM THE CHURCH FATHERS & THE CATECHISM • Justin Martyr (2nd century), First Apology: not common bread or drink; Augustine (4th-5th centuries): adoration before reception. • Tertullian (2nd-3rd centuries): care for fallen crumbs; Cyril of Jerusalem (4th century): careful reception, letting nothing be lost. • Catechism 2120: sacrilege and the Eucharist; 1378: Eucharistic adoration. • Catechism 1385: preparation and confession; 1387: fasting, gestures and clothing. 📜 SOURCES & FURTHER READING • Code of Canon Law, canons 916 and 919: preparation for Communion and the Eucharistic fast. • General Instruction of the Roman Missal: reverence before Communion and care for a dropped Host or spilled Precious Blood. • Redemptionis Sacramentum: safeguarding the Eucharist. • Josephus: the Essenes' reverence at their shared meal. 🔗 EXPLORE MORE 🌍 Website: https://totuscatholica.org/ Rosary Guide: https://totuscatholica.org/rosary ✉️ Contact: https://totuscatholica.org/contact 🔍 Examination of Conscience: https://catholicexaminationofconscien... 📚 Free eBooks: https://buymeacoffee.com/totuscatholi... 👥 Become a Totus Insider: https://buymeacoffee.com/totuscatholi...

Which Saints Are Honoured on All Saints Day?

Today is the Feast of All Saints, on which we honour ALL the Saints, those who are canonised and those known only to God.

From Aleteia

By Philip Kosloski

As the name states, November 1 honors "all saints," those canonized, and those unknown to the world.

One common misconception about All Saints Day is that it only honors canonized saints, those holy men and women that the Church has officially recognized.

However, the feast is meant to honor "all saints," including all the holy men and women who are united to God in Heaven.

All Saints

This could include your holy grandma, who spent the remaining days of her life in union with God. It could also include a holy homeless person, who died on the streets and was buried in an unknow

When we talk about "saints," it does not only refer to canonized saints, but to all those holy individuals who are united to God for all eternity.

Pope John Paul II reiterated this point in an Angelus message in 2002:

Today the Church, as the liturgy states, has "the joy of celebrating in one feast the merits and the glory of all the Saints" (Opening Prayer): not only of those whom she has canonized in the course of the centuries, but also of the numberless men and women whose holiness, hidden in this world, is only known to God and shines in his eternal kingdom.

In fact, we could become part of that number of saints in Heaven, even if the Church never recognizes our holiness. All Saints Day could be our feast day!

It is a reminder that everyone is called to holiness, no matter your situation. If we want to be welcomed into the gates of Heaven someday, we need to devote ourselves to sanctifying our life and following God's will.

Happy feast day!