Videos tagged with 14th Century

This video explores the Royal Armouries I.33 manuscript, recognized as the oldest known European fencing manual. Dating back to the early 14th century Germany, this 'Fechtbuch' or 'Fight Book' offers a fascinating glimpse into historical martial arts techniques through its illustrated pages. While the author and original purpose remain a mystery, the manuscript provides invaluable insights into medieval combat. The video also promotes Jeffrey Forgeng's translation of the I.33 manuscript, available for pre-order, and highlights the Royal Armouries' extensive collection and resources.

This video details the evolution of 14th-century knightly armor, transitioning from mail to full plate harnesses. It highlights the function of the arming doublet as an underlayer and attachment point, and describes the specific components of leg, torso, arm, shoulder, head, and hand protection. The shift towards two-handed weapons like the hand-and-a-half sword is also noted as armor became more effective.