Videos tagged with Sword Fighting

This video explores the Royal Armouries I.33 manuscript, recognized as the oldest known European fencing manual. Dating back to the early 14th century Germany, this 'Fechtbuch' or 'Fight Book' offers a fascinating glimpse into historical martial arts techniques through its illustrated pages. While the author and original purpose remain a mystery, the manuscript provides invaluable insights into medieval combat. The video also promotes Jeffrey Forgeng's translation of the I.33 manuscript, available for pre-order, and highlights the Royal Armouries' extensive collection and resources.

This video showcases a historical combat demonstration featuring two knights engaged in armoured foot combat. It highlights the visual spectacle and physical engagement of medieval warfare. The video also provides links to the Royal Armouries' website, blog, and social media channels for further engagement.

This video showcases a combat demonstration of two-handed sword fighting techniques, drawing inspiration from medieval fighting manuals. It serves as a preview of an educational team's efforts to bring historical combat styles to life. The description encourages viewers to visit the Royal Armouries website for their full events calendar and provides links to their website, blog, Facebook, and Twitter for further engagement.

This video showcases a dynamic two-handed sword fight performed by interpreters from the Royal Armouries. The combat demonstration takes place within the dedicated Tournament gallery at the Royal Armouries in Leeds, offering viewers a glimpse into historical martial practices and the artistry of swordplay.

This video offers a glimpse into historical sword combat, drawing content from the 'War gallery' at the Royal Armouries museum in Leeds. It focuses on the evolution and practice of fighting with swords throughout history. While the title and description do not mention firearms, the context of a 'War gallery' might imply related historical weaponry.