PEEPER on Instagram: "Ancient warriors weren’t just protected by armor; they were protected by engineering. Many armies built armor using multiple layers of leather, fabric, metal plates, and woven materials, all designed to absorb force and stop blades from ever reaching the skin. When stacked together, these layers made warriors virtually impossible to kill in close combat. Swords bent, arrows slowed, and strikes were cushioned before they could do real damage. What looks simple today was actu