The medieval term for a protective glove also appears in the less-common phrase run the gauntlet. This derives from the English word gantlope, which originated with the Swedish gatlopp (a ...

The gauntlet pieces were found in northeastern Switzerland. Canton of Zürich Building Department. Archaeologists in Switzerland have unearthed a gauntlet likely worn by a medieval soldier or knight.

What is it? Gauntlet Material Iron Culture Medieval Date Fourteenth century Dimensions .05 inches thickWeight […] ...

Archaeologists announced this week that they have discovered an intact 14th-century medieval gauntlet during excavations around Switzerland's Kyburg Castle—a rare find, given that only five ...

A n excavation in Oslo's former harbor has yielded the remains of a rare iron gauntlet, likely lost by a medieval knight in the 14th century. Archaeologists with the Norwegian Institute for ...

The medieval gauntlet found near Kyburg Castle in Switzerland. Photo: Canton of Zürich. While such gauntlets have been recovered in the past, most date back to the 15th century.

A medieval knight returns to a Swiss castle after a victorious battle. With a hearty whoop he tosses aside his prized gauntlets at the blacksmith shop. As he rushes off to a celebratory feast ...

The gauntlets, or Enforcers of Awesomeness as I'll call mine, are handmade and feature real riveting. If anyone out there is feeling generous, e-mail me and I'll send you my mailing address. They ...

Gauntlet challenges ended when duels fell out of favor in Europe and the U.S. in the late 19th century. Now, throw down the gauntlet doesn’t always refer to physical altercations.

Archaeologists excavating Oslo's medieval harbor have unearthed the remnants of a 14th-century gauntlet. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

An excavation in Oslo's former harbor has yielded the remains of a rare iron gauntlet, likely lost by a medieval knight in the 14th century. Archaeologists with the Norwegian Institute for ...