Behind the Scenes: Installing the Warrior Treasures exhibition

This video features Pieta Greaves, Conservation Coordinator, discussing her favorite objects from the 'Warrior Treasures: Saxon Gold from the Staffordshire Hoard' exhibition at the Royal Armouries. The exhibition showcases over one hundred items from the Staffordshire Hoard, with two highlighted pieces being presented for the first time in Leeds. The video also promotes an upcoming Evening Lecture by Pieta Greaves and an exhibition conference featuring world-renowned experts, with links provided for event details. The Staffordshire Hoard is owned by Birmingham City Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council and is currently undergoing a major archaeological research project.

This video introduces Stuart Makin, a blacksmith based in Northamptonshire, who was commissioned by the Royal Armouries to create a sculpture inspired by the Staffordshire Hoard. The film, produced by Zsolt Sander of Mothership UK, explores Makin's blacksmithing practice, his sources of creative inspiration, his artistic process, and the construction of his final sculpture. While the "Warrior Treasures" exhibition is now closed, Makin's artwork is still on display at the Hall of Steel in Leeds.

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.