In this video, the focus shifts to a fundamental question of warfare: is it more crucial to eliminate as many enemies as possible or prioritize self-preservation? While logic dictates maximizing enemy casualties, instinct often prioritizes personal safety. Consequently, throughout history, individuals have devised ingenious methods to safeguard themselves in combat, resulting in a plethora of unique and unconventional armor designs.

For instance, the earliest recorded human armor consisted of animal skins, dating back as far as 40,000 years ago. These hides were typically treated with tannins or other natural substances to enhance durability and water resistance, providing protection against animal attacks and other hazards faced by prehistoric hunters.

However, as conflicts between humans escalated, primitive armor proved insufficient against weapons like spears and arrows. Consequently, humans had to innovate alternative means of defense. In regions lacking easily malleable metals, certain isolated societies developed remarkably intricate armor designs, rivaling even the imaginative creations of armor designers in games like "Skyrim."

This video delves into the fascinating practices of crafting helmets from fish on various islands and explores why rifles failed to penetrate body armor crafted from coins by the Alaskan people. Ultimately, it examines which armor innovations represent the pinnacle of evolutionary adaptation.