[MR] BBC: Armor, Tudor Matchlocks, Elizabeth of York portrait

[Garth Groff]

Noble friends,

Today the BBC has a number of short articles and videos of great 
interest to Scadians.

How exhausting was it wear armor? Find out at: 
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-14204717

See how Henry VIII's armor was worn: 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7971616.stm

Watch Henry VIII's matchlock (replica) in action: 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7973765.stm

Not arms, but a picture of Elizabeth of York has surfaced: 
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/7942235.stm

Kind regards,


Lord Mungo Napier, That Crazy Scot