The Gruelling Work of a Medieval Chainmail Armor Maker

In this episode of Worst Jobs in History, Tony Robinson takes on the miserable work of the medieval court, including the punishing craft behind chainmail armor. He tries his hand at tasks once done by food tasters, whipping boys and other servants of the crown. Through hands-on demonstration it reveals how grim and thankless royal service could be. It is an entertaining, informative look at the hidden labor of the past. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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