How A Man Shall Be Armed: 15th Century

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 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 video details the evolution and components of 13th-century knightly armor, moving beyond simple mail. It highlights the protective layering of chausses, gambeson, and haubergeon, addressing vulnerabilities with the coat of plates. The progression to the heater shield and great helm is also covered, showcasing advancements in medieval warfare preparation.

This video offers a glimpse into a live medieval jousting event at The Royal Armouries in Leeds. It highlights the theatrical proclamation by a knight, the immersive atmosphere created by period-accurate attire, and the impressive display of horsemanship and armor during the jousting parade. The event showcases authentic historical reproduction armor and professional horsemanship, curated by a museum.

This video features a lecture by Eleanor on the Warwick Shaffron, a rare 1400 European horse armor piece. It explores the construction and development of horse head defenses, shedding light on medieval warfare through its scars. The lecture also highlights the significance of the Royal Armouries' collection of European horse armor and how recent research offers new insights into the medieval warhorse. The video is from the Royal Armouries, a museum dedicated to arms and armor.

A resident knight from The Royal Armouries provides advice and tips for maintaining fighting fitness at home during quarantine. The video encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armor, and directs them to the museum's website, blog, Facebook, and Twitter for further engagement. The Royal Armouries is the UK's national collection of arms and armor, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses, combat demonstrations, jousting, and expert insights. The description invites questions about arms and armor in the comments section.

This video features Ian McCollum and Jonathan Ferguson in a 60-second challenge at the Royal Armouries to find three unique firearms: a Charlton Automatic Rifle, a Schwarzlose Model 1898 pistol, and an early SA80 prototype. They discuss unusual mechanical operations and limited historical impact, highlighting experimental designs like the Sterling 7.62mm prototype and the Mars .45 Automatic Pistol.

The Knight's Armament KS-1, designated L403A1 by the British Army, is a new AR-15 platform rifle adopted for specialized units like the Army Special Operations Brigade and Royal Marines. It features a 13.7-inch barrel, ambidextrous controls, and is equipped with a Vortex 1-10x LPVO and an Aimpoint ACRO P-2 for versatile engagement ranges. The rifle utilizes a KAC QDC/MCQ-PRT suppressor and is part of 'Project Hunter' to enhance interoperability with allied forces.

This video details the armor and weaponry of an 11th-century Norman knight, emphasizing the evolution of protective gear. It covers the padded undergarments, the mail hauberk constructed from thousands of iron rings, and the nasal helmet for head protection. The kite shield offered significant defense, while primary weapons included the lance and a one-handed sword.

This video explores a unique modernization attempt of the Martini-Henry rifle using Captain Harston's Patent Magazine. Jonathan Ferguson details the Mark IV rifle's features and the external magazine's mechanism, designed to convert the single-shot rifle into a five-round repeater. Despite its ingenuity, the system faced issues with reliability, high conversion costs, and was ultimately overshadowed by superior bolt-action designs like the Lee-Metford.