Videos tagged with Curator

This video features Assistant Curator Eleanor Wilkinson-Keys from the Royal Armouries discussing a highly decorated 16th-century Italian Shaffron, a type of horse armor. The episode is the first in a new series highlighting favorite objects from their collection. While the focus is on historical armor, the Royal Armouries' mission is to explore arms and armor, including historical combat and demonstrations. They encourage audience engagement through comments and offer ways to support the museum.

This video takes viewers on a visit to the Royal Armouries museum, the United Kingdom's national collection of arms and armour. The content highlights behind-the-scenes activities, showcasing the museum's collection and the work of its curators. It promises to bring historical weapons to life through combat demonstrations and jousting coverage, offering a unique look at arms and armour.

This video features Scot Hurst, the Assistant Curator and 'knight in residence' at the Royal Armouries, answering viewer questions related to jousting and medieval tournaments. The content aims to demystify the practices and equipment involved in these historical combat sports, drawing from the museum's expertise and extensive collection of arms and armor. It serves as a behind-the-scenes look at the museum and its efforts to bring historical arms and armor to life.

This video delves into the historical significance of a rare Greek Sten gun from the Royal Armouries collection. Curator Jonathan Ferguson guides viewers through the unique history of this particular firearm. The content focuses on historical firearms and their provenance, appealing to enthusiasts of military history and weapon collections.

This video from the Royal Armouries features Lead Curator Henry Yallop discussing his favorite objects from the 'Warrior Treasures: Saxon Gold from the Staffordshire Hoard' exhibition. The exhibition showcases over one hundred artifacts from the Staffordshire Hoard, many displayed for the first time. Yallop highlights the significance of these treasures in understanding Anglo-Saxon military and social history. The video also mentions the ongoing archaeological research project funded by Historic England and the ownership of the hoard by Birmingham City Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Information about the exhibition and a related conference is provided.

This video features Natasha Bennet, Curator of Oriental Collections at the Royal Armouries, showcasing exemplary pieces of Indian arms and armour from their museum stores. These objects are being selected for an upcoming seminar on the subject. The seminar will allow delegates to handle the items and learn about their historical, cultural, and religious significance.

This video provides a behind-the-scenes look at the photography of the 'Horned Helmet,' also known as 'Max,' a significant historical artifact gifted to Henry VIII by Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I. The process highlights the importance of object photography for museums, enabling detailed documentation for research, public access, and publicity. Senior Curator Karen Watts is present throughout the meticulous and time-consuming procedure to ensure all crucial details and angles are captured. This marks the first time the helmet has been removed from its case in many years, offering unique photographic opportunities before its return to the Tournament Gallery at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, UK.

This video features Bob Woosnam-Savage, Curator of European Edged Weapons at the Royal Armouries, discussing Thorin Oakenshield's sword, a recent acquisition and part of their Hobbit exhibit. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, showcases behind-the-scenes content, combat demonstrations, jousting, and curator tours. The video invites viewer questions about arms and armour.

This video features Thom Richardson, Curator at the Royal Armouries, discussing objects from the Ingham Gift Collection. The Royal Armouries is the UK's national collection of arms and armour. The channel showcases behind-the-scenes museum activities, combat demonstrations, jousting coverage, and curator-led tours. Viewers are encouraged to ask questions about arms and armour in the comments.