Videos tagged with English Civil War

This video from the Royal Armouries features Henry Yallop, Keeper of Edged Weapons & Armour, examining a sword potentially used by Oliver Cromwell during the 1649 Siege of Drogheda. The content delves into the historical context of the siege and the sword's features, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at historical arms and armour.

This Halloween special from the Royal Armouries features firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson examining an English Civil War era matchlock musket with historical ties to witchcraft superstitions. The video delves into the mechanics of the matchlock system, details of early firearms, and the historical context surrounding their use. It also touches upon firearm curses, folklore, and a collaboration with @Novum_YT to discuss a scene from 'The VVitch'. The content highlights the museum's collection at Littlecote House and the legacy of Alexander Popham, offering a unique blend of historical arms and cultural folklore.

This YouTube video showcases a pair of 17th-century flintlock pistols from the Royal Armouries collection. The video is tied to a special English Civil War-themed event titled 'Christmas is Cancelled' taking place from December 27th-30th, 2017. It provides links to the museum's website, blog, Facebook, and Twitter for further information.

This entry details the arms and armor of the English Civil War cavalry, as presented by David from the Royal Armouries. It covers the heavy Cuirassier and lighter Harquebusier, their respective armor 'proofing' methods, and the mechanics of loading a 17th-century flintlock pistol. The comparison of backswords and rapiers, along with the 'secret' skull caps, provides a comprehensive look at the era's weaponry and personal protection.

This video from the Royal Armouries explores their extensive collection of English Civil War arms and armor from the 1640s. Presented by David, a Royalist, the content delves into this historical period, showcasing infantry and cavalry weaponry and protective gear. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses into museum operations, combat demonstrations, jousting, and curator tours on their channel. Viewers are encouraged to ask questions about arms and armor in the comments.

This is a short animation from the Northern Film School, produced in collaboration with the Royal Armouries education team. The animation uses plasticine to depict historical events related to the English Civil Wars, focusing on themes relevant to the Royal Armouries' collections. The video aims to educate viewers about the period through a unique visual medium.

This YouTube video is a short film clip from the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds, focusing on firearms used during the English Civil War. It explores the weaponry of that historical period, providing a visual and historical overview of the firearms employed by those involved in the conflict. The content is derived from the 'War gallery' exhibition.

This video clip, sourced from the War gallery at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds, provides a visual overview of the Battle of Marston Moor. It focuses on the historical context and likely armaments of the period, offering a glimpse into military engagements of the English Civil War era through museum exhibits.