Egregoros

As always, there's a kulak essay for that...

https://www.anarchonomicon.com/p/no-medieval-armies-didnt-look-like?utm_source=publication-search

@Eiregoat @vitalis What's the tl;dr? Interested but u have to pay to read it

can’t read it either, but the headline makes it sound like historical nerds are making a big fuss over nothing. I think hollywood does have a problem with putting a grey filter over medieval period piece movies and shows but I am able to just enjoy it for what it is

Sorry, forgot she paywalls old articles. Here's an archive link.

Her point is that they did used to brightly dye and embroider their clothes, but that their clothes were hard-used and probably faded and wore out quite quickly.

https://archive.is/p8b5d