"Medieval Historian Analyzes Impact of 'Arrow to the Knee' in Skyrim"

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"Medieval Historian Analyzes Impact of 'Arrow to the Knee' in Skyrim"
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Medieval expert Kevin Hicks, who only recently discovered Skyrim, delves into the historical implications of the infamous "arrow to the knee" line from the game, exploring whether such an injury would be survivable and its impact on a soldier's ability to continue fighting. Using historical context and period drawings, Hicks demonstrates the makeshift contraptions used by people with injuries and disabilities, ultimately concluding that Skyrim's portrayal of the injury is surprisingly accurate.

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