When Does a Knight Hang Up His Sword? The Age of Retirement in Medieval Times

The Knight's Working Life: Age of Retirement in Medieval Times

The clang of steel, the thunder of hooves, the brutal ballet of battle – this was the life of a medieval knight. But how long could a man sustain such a physically demanding existence? When did the knightly career typically draw to a close, and what awaited him in his twilight years? The image of … Read more