Videos tagged with Field of Cloth of Gold

This video from the Royal Armouries introduces modern jouster Marie Baron, discussing her passion for the sport. The content ties into the 500th anniversary of the Field of Cloth of Gold in 1520, where King Henry VIII participated in a joust. While the video is in French, English subtitles are provided. It is part of a series introducing various jousters, with a playlist linked for further viewing. The Royal Armouries aims to showcase its collection of arms and armor through events like jousting demonstrations.

This video from the Royal Armouries features Ben Atkinson of Atkinson Action Horses discussing the selection and training of horses for jousting. The context is the 500th anniversary of the Field of Cloth of Gold in 1520, where King Henry VIII participated in a joust. The video highlights the museum's collection of arms and armor and encourages viewer engagement with questions. It aims to showcase historical reenactment and the expertise behind it.

This video from the Royal Armouries explores the historical wrestling match between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France at the Field of Cloth of Gold in 1520. Chris and Lauren from the York School of Defence reconstruct how the match might have unfolded, drawing upon their understanding of historical texts and martial arts. The event itself was a lavish diplomatic summit intended to solidify peace between the two nations, featuring numerous tournaments and displays of power and wealth. The video links to additional resources about Tudor power and the Royal Armouries.

This video introduces Luc Pétillot, a modern jouster participating in an event at the Royal Armouries to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Field of Cloth of Gold. The event, which involved King Henry VIII in 1520, brings together contemporary jousters. Pétillot shares his personal connection to jousting. The video is in French with English subtitles available and is part of a series featuring all participating jousters. It also directs viewers to the Royal Armouries website and social media for more content on arms and armor.

This video features historian and expert Mark Griffin demonstrating how to construct a traditional lance, as used in historical jousting events like the Field of Cloth of Gold. The description emphasizes the importance of proper construction to avoid accidental injury during use, referencing jousting as a display of power and glory from the Tudor era. It provides links to the Royal Armouries for further historical information.

This video, "Episode 8: How to Plan a Tudor Tournament 1520, 'Deadlines and Destinies' Calais, 29th May 1520," details the procurement of weapons for the Field of Cloth of Gold. Inspired by historical expenditure records, it follows the journey of Royal Armouries staff to Belgium in 1520. The Field of Cloth of Gold was a lavish diplomatic summit and tournament between Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France, aimed at solidifying peace. The episode is part of a series presented by Richard Pellande, chronicling these historical adventures, and highlights the opulent diplomatic and sporting event.

This video, Episode 7 of a series by the Royal Armouries, details the planning of a Tudor tournament, focusing on the procurement of weapons for the Field of Cloth of Gold in Brussels on May 22nd, 1520. Inspired by historical expenditure records, the episode recounts the adventures of Armouries staff traveling to what is now Belgium. The Field of Cloth of Gold was a significant diplomatic event between Henry VIII and Francis I, marked by extravagant displays and grand tournaments.

This video introduces Katie, a registrar at the Royal Armouries, as part of a series on the exhibition team. She explains her role and how it contributed to the 'Tudor Power and Glory: The Field of Cloth of Gold' exhibition. The video highlights loaned artifacts, including a helmet potentially worn at the event by Giles Capel and documents signed by Henry VIII and Francis I to ratify a peace summit agreement. It also promotes an upcoming online exhibition and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armor.

This video, Episode 5 of a series, details the planning of a Tudor tournament on May 8th, 1520, in Brussels, inspired by historical expenditure records. It focuses on the 'Field of Cloth of Gold,' a lavish diplomatic summit between Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France, aimed at securing peace. The summit featured grand tournaments including jousting, tourneys, and foot combat, and was a significant display of royal magnificence. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents this historical narrative.

This video, Episode 4 of a series titled 'Rivets and Rebels,' focuses on the planning of a Tudor tournament in Mechelin on May 1st, 1520. It delves into the historical context of the Field of Cloth of Gold, a lavish diplomatic event between Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France. The narrative is inspired by an archive detailing expenditures of Armouries staff who traveled to Belgium to acquire weapons for the event. The series, presented by Richard Pellande, explores these historical adventures over eight episodes, detailing the procurement and preparations for this significant historical gathering.

This video introduces the exhibition team from the Royal Armouries, focusing on the Corporate Partnerships Manager. They are working on an exhibition titled 'Tudor Power and Glory: The Field of Cloth of Gold'. The video aims to offer a behind-the-scenes look at their jobs, highlighting both the positive and challenging aspects. It also directs viewers to a playlist for meeting other team members and encourages subscription for more content on arms and armour. The Royal Armouries is the UK's national collection of arms and armour, showcasing combat demonstrations, jousting, and expert insights.

This video introduces the Interpretation Manager from the Royal Armouries, highlighting their role in creating the 'Tudor Power and Glory: The Field of Cloth of Gold' exhibition. The manager shares insights into the best and worst aspects of their job. The video is part of a series showcasing the exhibition team and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armour. It also directs viewers to the Royal Armouries' website, blog, Facebook, and Twitter for further engagement.