Videos tagged with Henry VIII

This virtual tour of the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds showcases a vast collection of arms and armor spanning centuries and cultures. Highlights include Henry VIII's horned helmet and foot combat armor, a 600-year-old jousting saddle, the Lion Armor attributed to Henry II of France, and various firearms from different historical periods. The museum also features sections on Oriental arms, self-defense weapons, and even iconic movie props.

This video features Assistant Curator Iason Tzouriadis exploring a specific Italian Partizan, believed to have been imported by Henry VIII in the early 16th century. The discussion delves into the broader history of staff weapons and Partizans, with a particular focus on Bolognese variants. The video provides insights into the object's origins and historical context, directing viewers to the Royal Armouries collection for more information.

This video provides an expert-level overview of the 16th-century Arquebus, presented by Jonathan Ferguson of the Royal Armouries. It details the weapon's history, mechanics, and usage, comparing it to later firearms like the Brown Bess and modern assault rifles. The guide focuses on the snap matchlock mechanism and proper firing technique, emphasizing its historical significance as an early infantry shoulder weapon.

This video features Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée, discussing a suit of Greenwich armour. The content is part of a five-episode series exploring objects related to the Field of the Cloth of Gold, a significant historical event between Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France. This particular episode focuses on Greenwich armour, with other episodes covering a buckler, sword, foot combat armour, and a ceremonial axe from the Tudor period. The series was created due to the postponement of a physical exhibition at the Royal Armouries because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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 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 features Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée, examining Henry VIII's royal buckler. This is part of a five-episode series exploring objects related to Henry VIII, Francis I, and the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The series was created due to the postponement of an exhibition at the Royal Armouries, which was planned to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the diplomatic summit between England and France in 1520. The content highlights historical arms and armor from both French and English collections, with a focus on the opulence and significance of the Field of the Cloth of Gold event.

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 introduces Mike Collin, a modern jouster and TV horseman, who demonstrates competitive, full plate jousting. The event commemorates the 500th anniversary of the Field of the Cloth of Gold, a historical political summit and tournament involving King Henry VIII. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, is hosting this event and plans to feature introductions to other participating jousters in a series. The video encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armour, linking to their website, blog, and social media channels.

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.