The Knight's Apprentice

This YouTube video introduces Stacey Evans, one of the participants in an upcoming jousting championship. The event is hosted at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds. The video focuses on showcasing one of the 'Knights' preparing for this historical sporting competition.

This roundtable event, featuring Alan Murray and Karen Watts from the Royal Armouries, delves into the historical spectacle of medieval tournaments. It covers the evolution of tournaments from war training to a stage for young men to prove their worth, incorporating chivalric literature and theatrical elements. The discussion highlights diverse forms of jousting and 'pas d'armes' that emerged across Europe, the specialized equipment developed, and the inherent dangers of these events. The video also promotes a new book on the subject with a special discount offer for attendees.

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.