Actually, linen armor was hugely influential [1] [2]. The focus on battles and war in history instead of how civilizations change seems short-sighted, especial

Actually, linen armor was hugely influential [1] [2]. The focus on battles and war in history instead of how civilizations change seems short-sighted, especially as it limits the amount of time a history class can help students understand other cultures. Which, given globalization and the internet, might be a better use of time. [1] http://www.nbcnews.com/id/34810209/ns/technology_and_science-science/t/laminated-linen-protected-alexander-great/ http://www.nbcnews.com/id/34810209/ns/technology_and_science... [2] https://www.amazon.com/Reconstructing-Ancient-Linen-Body-Armor/dp/1421408198 https://www.amazon.com/Reconstructing-Ancient-Linen-Body-Arm...