Videos tagged with European Edged Weapons

This video explores the intricate 'Gun Halberd,' a late 16th-century combination weapon, featuring insights from European weapons curator Iason Tzouriadis and firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson. They detail its construction, decorative elements, and the historical context of such prestige items, emphasizing their role as status symbols rather than battlefield tools. The discussion delves into the mechanics of the wheel lock mechanism and the weapon's dual functionality.

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 delves into the historical identification of the remains of Richard III, the last Plantagenet king, discovered in a Leicester car park. Bob Woosnam-Savage, Curator of European Edged Weapons at the Royal Armouries, discusses his role in the research team and specifically details the types of weapons used to inflict fatal and insulting wounds upon Richard III. The video references two Channel 4 documentaries about the discovery and identification, and mentions an upcoming lecture by Woosnam-Savage.