Videos tagged with Curator talk

This video features Assistant Curator Scot Hurst from the Royal Armouries, discussing a Japanese sword that is approximately 640 years old. The content highlights the sword's historical significance, reflecting Japan's transition from an isolated nation to one engaging with Western military styles and European powers. The Royal Armouries encourages subscriptions for more arms and armor content and provides links for support and membership.

This video features Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée in Paris, examining Francis I's ceremonial sword. This is part of a series exploring objects related to the historical 'Field of the Cloth of Gold,' a diplomatic summit between Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France in 1520. The series was created as a virtual replacement for an exhibition delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents these films, showcasing historical artifacts and their connection to significant royal events.

This video provides a behind-the-scenes look at Japanese spear and staff weapons, specifically focusing on yari from the Tokugawa period through the 19th century. Curator Thom Richardson discusses the history and evolution of these traditional polearms, offering insights into their design and usage.