How to make a lance

This video, "Episode 8: How to Plan a Tudor Tournament 1520, 'Deadlines and Destinies' Calais, 29th May 1520," details the procurement of weapons for the Field of Cloth of Gold. Inspired by historical expenditure records, it follows the journey of Royal Armouries staff to Belgium in 1520. The Field of Cloth of Gold was a lavish diplomatic summit and tournament between Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France, aimed at solidifying peace. The episode is part of a series presented by Richard Pellande, chronicling these historical adventures, and highlights the opulent diplomatic and sporting event.

This video is the second episode in a series focusing on the historical preparations for the Field of Cloth of Gold, a diplomatic summit between England's Henry VIII and France's Francis I in 1520. This episode specifically details activities in Brussels on April 17th, 1520, inspired by an archive of expenditure for weapons. The series explores the grand tournament, jousting, and foot combat aspects of this opulent event, highlighting the Royal Armouries' connection to historical arms and armor. The content delves into Tudor power, royal magnificence, and the historical context of Anglo-French relations.

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 from the Royal Armouries introduces modern jouster Marie Baron, discussing her passion for the sport. The content ties into the 500th anniversary of the Field of Cloth of Gold in 1520, where King Henry VIII participated in a joust. While the video is in French, English subtitles are provided. It is part of a series introducing various jousters, with a playlist linked for further viewing. The Royal Armouries aims to showcase its collection of arms and armor through events like jousting demonstrations.

This video from the Royal Armouries features Ben Atkinson of Atkinson Action Horses discussing the selection and training of horses for jousting. The context is the 500th anniversary of the Field of Cloth of Gold in 1520, where King Henry VIII participated in a joust. The video highlights the museum's collection of arms and armor and encourages viewer engagement with questions. It aims to showcase historical reenactment and the expertise behind it.

This YouTube video, 'Episode 3: How to Plan a Tudor Tournament, 'Swords & States'', delves into the historical context surrounding the Field of the Cloth of Gold in 1520. It highlights the journey of Armouries staff to Antwerp, Belgium, to procure weapons for the event. The description emphasizes the tournament's grandeur, involving jousting, tourneys, and foot combat, and its significance as a diplomatic and sporting event between England and France. The video series, presented by Richard Pellande, explores various locations and their roles in preparing for this opulent historical summit.

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.