Videos tagged with Medieval

This video showcases a late 15th to early 16th-century sword from Switzerland or South Germany, currently housed in the Royal Armouries collection. The sword features a significant inscription with a violent message, intricate etchings of saints, and a surprisingly ergonomic design. The description highlights the Royal Armouries' mission to bring history to life through various exhibits and activities, encouraging support through donations and museum memberships.

This video showcases the surprising deployment of a modern trebuchet by IDF soldiers on the northern front. The counterweight siege engine is seen launching a flaming projectile, a tactic historically used in medieval warfare but adapted here for modern military purposes, potentially for clearing brush. The visual evidence highlights IDF soldiers operating the device, emphasizing the blend of historical weaponry with contemporary military operations.

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.

A medieval shield was tested against various firearm calibers. While it successfully stopped 12 gauge birdshot and .22 LR, it was penetrated by handgun rounds like .380 Auto and 9mm. Rifle calibers (.223, 7.62x39, .308) easily passed through, with the .308 even damaging the shield's rear hand grip.

This video from the Royal Armouries museum explores historical objects used for torture and punishment. It delves into gruesome stories and showcases chilling instruments, promising a content that is both historically informative and potentially disturbing. The museum encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armour, and provides links for support, membership, and their website for further exploration of historical arms and armour.

This video, titled 'Jousting Championship Summer 2013,' focuses on a historical reenactment event. It showcases the sport of jousting, where participants on horseback charge at each other with lances. The content is centered around the medieval combat simulation and the overall atmosphere of the championship, with no mention or demonstration of firearms.

This YouTube video introduces Stacey Evans, one of the participants in an upcoming jousting championship. The event is hosted at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. The video focuses on showcasing one of the 'Knights' preparing for this historical sporting competition.

This YouTube video introduces Sean George, a participant in the Royal Armouries Jousting Championship. The content focuses on an individual involved in a historical reenactment event, highlighting their role in the championship. While the title and description do not mention firearms, the context of a 'Championship' could potentially imply competitive activities, though the primary focus is clearly on the jousting event and the individual.

This YouTube video introduces Aramis, a horse participating in the Royal Armouries Jousting Championship in the Summer of 2013. Mark Atkinson of Atkinson Action Horses provides the introduction. The video focuses on the horses involved in the historical reenactment event, highlighting their role in the jousting competition.