Videos tagged with Medieval History

This video showcases a live medieval jousting event at The Royal Armouries in Leeds. It highlights knights in authentic Plate Armor and Chainmail, wielding Lances, and demonstrates professional horsemanship. The event is presented with a theatrical and energetic tone, emphasizing historical accuracy and museum curation.

This video from the Shawn Ryan Show, featuring Jeffery Williams, explores the historical and etymological origins of the abbreviation 'Xmas.' It clarifies that 'Xmas' is not disrespectful but stems from early Christian practices using the Greek letter 'Chi' (X) as a symbol for Christ, evolving through historical abbreviations to save space and avoid persecution.

This YouTube video features a winter lecture by Mike Livingston on the historical event, The Battle of Brunanburh. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents this content. They encourage viewers to subscribe for more videos on arms and armour, and offer support through donations and museum memberships. The description highlights the museum's activities, including combat demonstrations and expert insights, and invites questions about arms and armour.

This video features the first panel from the Weapons in Society conference, Day 1. The discussion, titled 'The significance of swords and those who bear them,' includes a presentation by Claire Mead on 'Women with swords: Double-edged depictions' and Dr. Rob Jones' talk on '‘Guy drew his sword. Then he was a knight’: Re-evaluating the sword as a symbol of knighthood.' The session is followed by a Q&A. The Royal Armouries, the United Kingdom's national collection of arms and armour, hosts this event, inviting viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armour, support their work through donations or museum membership, and interact with their experts.

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 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 YouTube video, part of the Royal Armouries' "Home Learning Hub," focuses on a historical "Squire Practice" theme. Aimed at KS1 English and History students, it encourages children to imagine helping a knight. The video is created by the Royal Armouries education team to support home schooling parents and teachers. It highlights the Royal Armouries' role as the UK's national collection of arms and armour, inviting viewers to learn about behind-the-scenes activities, combat demonstrations, and jousting. The description provides links to their playlist, website, and social media channels for further resources and engagement.

This video from the Royal Armouries' Home Learning Hub focuses on Saxon warriors, their tactics, and equipment for KS2 History and English. It highlights the effectiveness of the Saxon 'shield wall' formation, explaining how it protected warriors and allowed them to use long spears effectively. The video encourages viewers to learn how to create a shield wall and suggests downloading a free Saxon Shield Wall learner's pack from their website for more resources. It aims to support home schooling by bringing arms and armor history to life through engaging educational content.

This video features Scot Hurst, the Assistant Curator and 'knight in residence' at the Royal Armouries, answering viewer questions related to jousting and medieval tournaments. The content aims to demystify the practices and equipment involved in these historical combat sports, drawing from the museum's expertise and extensive collection of arms and armor. It serves as a behind-the-scenes look at the museum and its efforts to bring historical arms and armor to life.

This video delves into the brutal history of Vlad the Impaler, also known as Vlad Tepes, a notorious figure from history. The description highlights his infamous methods of dealing with enemies, emphasizing the violent and grizzly nature of his reign. The content is provided by the Royal Armouries, a museum dedicated to arms and armour, suggesting a historical and educational focus rather than a modern firearms demonstration.

This video from the Royal Armouries introduces Scot, a member of their Visitor Experience team, who delivers a talk on the Battle of Agincourt. The description highlights the team's expertise and their usual base in Leeds, with a mention of an upcoming Hundred Years War display there. It also references specific exhibits like the Agincourt battle model created by the Perry Brothers and David Marshall of MM Dioramas.