Videos tagged with Historical Armour

This entry details the King's Champion Armour, last worn at the coronation of George IV in 1821. The armour, a full ceremonial plate suit made of steel, was worn by Henry Dymoke. It is a significant acquisition by the Royal Armouries due to its unique provenance and direct link to a specific royal event and individual, highlighting the historical rarity of such items.

This YouTube video offers a detailed look at a highly ornate 'Snails & Dragonflies' breastplate from the Royal Armouries collection. Assistant Curator Keith Dowen guides viewers through the intricate details of this historical piece, highlighting the various humans, animals, and fantastical creatures depicted in its decoration. The video aims to showcase unique historical artifacts and encourage engagement with the Royal Armouries through subscriptions and support.

This video features Assistant Curator Eleanor Wilkinson-Keys from the Royal Armouries discussing a highly decorated 16th-century Italian Shaffron, a type of horse armor. The episode is the first in a new series highlighting favorite objects from their collection. While the focus is on historical armor, the Royal Armouries' mission is to explore arms and armor, including historical combat and demonstrations. They encourage audience engagement through comments and offer ways to support the museum.

This video from the Royal Armouries pits professional rugby players from the Doncaster Knights against a series of challenges while clad in medieval armor. The experiment aims to explore the practicalities and effects of wearing historical armor in a modern athletic context. The video encourages viewer participation in the comments to determine if this concept could gain traction. It also serves as a promotion for the Royal Armouries museum, its educational initiatives, and support channels.

This video from the Royal Armouries features Day 2, Panel 1 of the Weapons in Society conference, focusing on the topic of collecting and documenting arms and armour. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection, offers a behind-the-scenes look at their work, including combat demonstrations and expert insights. The description encourages viewer engagement through comments and provides links to support the museum, its membership program, website, blog, and social media channels.

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 at the Musée de l’Armée in Paris, examining a foot combat armour created by the renowned Milanese armourer Nicolo Silva. The content is part of a series exploring objects related to King Henry VIII and King Francis I, particularly in the context of the 500th anniversary of the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The exhibition, originally planned in Leeds, was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to the creation of these virtual presentations. The video highlights the historical significance of the armour and its connection to a pivotal diplomatic event between England and France.

This video from the Royal Armouries' Home Learning Hub challenges viewers, particularly KS1 students, to identify a scary animal depicted on a king's ornate armour. The armour is heavily decorated with gold in the shape of this creature. The video is part of a series designed to support home schooling, offering educational content on history and English through the museum's collection. It encourages engagement by asking viewers to help the curators solve the animal mystery.

This video from the Royal Armouries' Home Learning Hub focuses on the tonlet armour created for King Henry VIII for the Field of Cloth of Gold Tournament in 1520. It delves into the story behind the creation of this elaborate suit of armor, highlighting Henry VIII's desire to impress and the challenges faced by his armorers. The content is geared towards supporting home schooling for KS2 English and History students, offering an educational look at historical arms and armor.

This video from the Royal Armouries Home Learning Hub focuses on the foot combat armour created for King Henry VIII for the Field of Cloth of Gold Tournament in 1520. It highlights the king's desire to impress and the challenges faced by his armourers in crafting this specific piece. The content is geared towards supporting teachers and parents with home schooling, with a particular emphasis on KS2 History and English.

This video features Thom Richardson discussing a Japanese gift armour presented to King James I in 1613. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, showcases behind-the-scenes content, combat demonstrations, and curator tours. The museum encourages viewer interaction through comments, inviting questions about their extensive collection. The content focuses on historical arms and armour, offering educational insights into pieces within their collection.

This video offers a visual tour of Elizabethan armours housed in the Tournament gallery at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. It focuses on historical defensive wear, showcasing the craftsmanship and design of armour from that era, likely detailing different types, components, and perhaps historical context for their use in tournaments and combat.