12-15-2010, 09:27 PM
Quote:Those men did not look like underwear models ...
Damn
Quote:BUT they were fit and strong.
Yay!
I have had a very interesting chat with the human bone specialist where I work and the average for a "European" male is estimated to be about 5'7" and weight seems to be worked out by very complicated algorithms taken from the bones of the limbs where the estimated size of muscles can be determined (hence all this nonsense about "gladiators" and "specialist swordsmen" in the more wild archaeological reporting we seem to get too much of these days. LOL!)
(And - if you'll pardon the pun, my favourite hobbyhorse - I know it is not popular to say so but 5'7" and over 10st (175 pounds?) PLUS armour and weapons is FAR too much for a little 13 - 14 hh horse to carry all day... :wink: )
Moi Watson
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, Merlot in one hand, Cigar in the other; body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO, what a ride!
