Secrets of MEDIEVAL steel | IT'S HISTORY

The video explores the ancient process of crafting weapons, focusing on the extraction and forging of iron in the Middle Ages. It details the use of bloomeries, a type of furnace made from clay and stone, to extract iron from bog ores. The process involves heating the ores with charcoal to reduce them to iron, which is then refined through repeated heating and hammering. Despite these efforts, the resulting iron is less durable than modern steel. The video also highlights the challenges faced in creating durable weapons and tools, such as the need for carburized iron to improve cutting edges.

Describe the process of obtaining iron from bog ores.

What materials were used to construct a bloomery for iron production?

How long did it take to extract iron from the furnace after inserting the ore?

What are the differences between modern steel and the iron produced in medieval times?

What was the purpose of oxidizing knives made from ancient iron?