Videos tagged with Knights

This video showcases modern jousting events in Leeds, presented by the Royal Armouries. It highlights the spectacle of jousting as a living history demonstration and invites viewers to experience it firsthand. The description also promotes the Royal Armouries as a national collection of arms and armour, encouraging support through donations and museum membership. It serves as an invitation to witness combat demonstrations and learn about arms and armour.

This video highlights the Medieval Easter International Jousting Tournament hosted by the Royal Armouries. It showcases knights from the UK, France, and Italy competing for prestigious prizes like the Queen's Jubilee Horn and the Sword of Honour. The footage captures the excitement of thundering hooves, shattering lances, and intense equestrian combat, offering viewers a glimpse into historical martial traditions. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, promotes its services and encourages support through donations and membership.

This Royal Armouries Winter Lecture features Emerita Professor Rosalind Brown-Grant discussing the pas d'armes, a spectacular form of tournament popular among late medieval knights. The lecture explores how these passages of arms, where knights fought individually or in teams with various weapons on horseback and foot, differed from other medieval tournaments. Professor Brown-Grant is joined by Mario Damen and Ralph Moffat for the Q&A session. The video also promotes the Royal Armouries museum and its support initiatives.

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 discusses the medieval tournament as a spectacle, focusing on jousts, tourneys, and pas d'armes between 1100 and 1600. Speakers Alan Murray, Karen Watts, and Martyn Lawrence, from the Royal Armouries, delve into how these events evolved from military training to elaborate displays of chivalry, often incorporating theatrical elements. They highlight the social and economic significance of tournaments, the diverse forms they took across Europe (e.g., Tudor 'Joust Royal', Burgundian 'pas d'armes', Imperial jousts), and the inherent dangers despite sophisticated armor. The video also promotes a book on the subject with a special discount code and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armor.

This roundtable event, featuring Alan Murray and Karen Watts from the Royal Armouries, delves into the historical spectacle of medieval tournaments. It covers the evolution of tournaments from war training to a stage for young men to prove their worth, incorporating chivalric literature and theatrical elements. The discussion highlights diverse forms of jousting and 'pas d'armes' that emerged across Europe, the specialized equipment developed, and the inherent dangers of these events. The video also promotes a new book on the subject with a special discount offer for attendees.

This video delves into the historical evolution of the saber, a type of curved sword. While not a firearms video, it touches upon historical weaponry and military contexts. The channel's other content appears to be firearms-related, suggesting a broader focus on weaponry and defense.

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 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, Episode 1 of a series from the Royal Armouries, details a historical expedition to Bruges in 1520 to acquire weapons for the grand diplomatic event known as the Field of Cloth of Gold. The narrative is inspired by archival expenditure records and chronicles the adventures of Armouries staff. The series will explore various locations and events leading up to this significant historical summit between Henry VIII and Francis I, highlighting its importance as a display of royal power and a sporting spectacle. The video also promotes the Royal Armouries' educational resources and engagement platforms.

This video offers a virtual tour of the Royal Armouries museum, filmed just before the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. The description highlights the museum's collection of arms and armor, promising an "eerie tour" and inviting viewers to learn about behind-the-scenes activities, combat demonstrations, jousting, and expert insights. It encourages engagement through comments and directs viewers to the museum's website and social media for more content.

This video offers a 360° immersive experience of a jousting tournament, specifically the Easter Tournament in 2017. Viewers can virtually move their perspective around the tiltyard to witness competitors charge at each other. The event is framed as part of the Queen's Jubilee Tournament, emphasizing glory and honor.