Videos tagged with Archival Research

This lecture from the Royal Armouries delves into the peace campaigns of Richard Cobden, utilizing the 'Letters of Richard Cobden Online' database. Professor Morgan discusses Cobden's involvement in peace movements, his opposition to the Crimean War, his critiques of British imperial actions, and his efforts to prevent British intervention in the American Civil War. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, offers this content as part of their educational outreach, encouraging subscriptions and support.

This video, Episode 6 of a series by Richard Pellande from the Royal Armouries, details the planning and procurement of weapons for the 1520 Field of the Cloth of Gold. Inspired by an archive of expenditures, the episode focuses on the activities in Oudenburgh on May 15th, 1520. It explores the historical context of diplomatic summits between England and France and the extravagant displays of royal power, including jousting and combat. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, aims to bring their collection to life through historical narratives and demonstrations.

This WWI Primer documentary from C&Rsenal explores the history, function, and live-fire demonstration of the Pedersen Device. Hosted by Othais and Mae, the video delves into this unique firearm accessory used during World War I. It features archival research by Andrew of Archival Research Group and references several books on the Springfield 1903 rifles and WWI infantry weapons. The content is supported by Patreon, Subscribestar, and merchandise sales, with original music by Melissa Hyman and safe range space provided by Triana Protection. This collaboration also involves The Great War and ammunition data from DrakeGmbH, with animation music from Vector Smash.

This video reveals new archival research indicating the Springfield Model 1903 Air Service was an emergency pilot arm, not a primary survival rifle. It contrasts this with the Winchester 1907 self-loader as a superior aerial combat option. The discussion highlights differing content creation methodologies between C&Rsenal and Forgotten Weapons, emphasizing their complementary nature and future collaboration potential.

This video delves into the historical purpose of the 1903 Springfield Air Service rifle, challenging previous assumptions. Expert analysis, drawing from new archival evidence, reveals its intended role as an emergency combat arm for pilots. The discussion highlights the preference for semi-automatic rifles like the Winchester 1907 for aerial combat and explains the Ordnance Department's decision to adopt the 1903 Springfield.