Ancient Armor vs. Modern Bullets

If you fired a bullet at ancient armor, could it survive the impact? Some believe it

might — but that’s a myth. Chain mail was crafted to stop slicing steel,

not speeding lead. Its woven rings could block a sword’s edge but not a projectile’s fury.

Plate armor was stronger — forged to turn blades and absorb the crash of maces by spreading

the blow across its surface. Against medieval weapons, it was a masterpiece

of protection. But even arrows could pierce its defense, their sharp tips

concentrating deadly force on a single point. Now imagine the velocity of a bullet

— a small, metal storm traveling faster than sound. It wouldn’t just pierce the armor.