Videos tagged with Plate Armour

This video from the Royal Armouries explores the fascinating intersection of fashion and armor in the 16th century. Assistant Curator Eleanor Wilkinson-Keys provides insights into how stylistic trends influenced the design and construction of protective gear during this period. The episode aims to showcase the aesthetic as well as the functional aspects of historical arms and armor, encouraging viewers to learn more about the collection and support the museum's mission.

This video details the construction and function of 15th-century full plate armor, a pinnacle of the armorer's craft. It breaks down the protection offered by individual components like sabatons, greaves, cuisses, poleyns, the cuirass, and pauldrons. The explanation highlights the intricate articulation and design features, such as fluting and sliding rivets, that allowed for mobility, while also noting the eventual obsolescence of plate armor due to the rise of firearms.

This video details the evolution of 14th-century knightly armor, transitioning from mail to full plate harnesses. It highlights the function of the arming doublet as an underlayer and attachment point, and describes the specific components of leg, torso, arm, shoulder, head, and hand protection. The shift towards two-handed weapons like the hand-and-a-half sword is also noted as armor became more effective.

This Royal Armouries "Arms in Action" video segment explores the historical development and enduring effectiveness of personal protective armor, specifically mail and plate armor, and projectile weapons like slings and spears. It delves into why these seemingly simple defensive and offensive tools have remained relevant throughout history, even in the face of advancing technology. The description highlights the evolution of armor from basic animal hides to sophisticated metal defenses and traces the origins of slings and spears from primitive hunting tools to their continued use in more modern conflicts, questioning the underlying reasons for their remarkable longevity.

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.