Videos tagged with 15th Century

This video showcases a late 15th to early 16th-century sword from Switzerland or South Germany, currently housed in the Royal Armouries collection. The sword features a significant inscription with a violent message, intricate etchings of saints, and a surprisingly ergonomic design. The description highlights the Royal Armouries' mission to bring history to life through various exhibits and activities, encouraging support through donations and museum memberships.

This video offers a hands-on look at a replica of Aragorn's sword, Andúril, from The Lord of the Rings. The Royal Armouries' Curator of European Edged Weapons, Iason Tzouriadis, guides viewers through the forged example, noting its inspiration from 15th-century medieval blades and its Elvish runic engravings. The content highlights the museum's collection of arms and armor, encouraging subscriptions for more related videos and support through donations and membership.

This video explores the 'Feuerwerkbuch' or 'Book of Fireworks', a 15th-century German manuscript housed in the Royal Armouries collection. As bonfire night approaches, the content highlights this historical reference book used by gunpowder manufacturers and those involved in creating fire and explosions. The video showcases a significant artifact for understanding the early history of pyrotechnics and potentially early forms of gunpowder weaponry.

This video explores the historical significance of a 15th-century knight's armament. It delves into the peak of armourers' craft, showcasing the elaborate and protective plate armour worn by knights across Europe for combat. The description highlights the opportunity to discover how a knight of this era would equip themselves for battle and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armour.

This video showcases a Stechzeug, a specialized suit of armour designed for jousting, specifically the "Joust of Peace" from the late 15th century. It highlights how jousting evolved into a dangerous sport necessitating protective gear. The armour is typically displayed at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. The video was produced by History™ for the "Dressed to Kill" exhibition, a collaboration between Historic Royal Palaces and the Royal Armouries, coinciding with the 500th anniversary of Henry VIII's ascension.

This video offers a walkthrough of "The Chronicles of Froissart" exhibition at the Royal Armouries in Leeds. The exhibition focuses on the life and times of French Chronicler John Froissart, a contemporary of the Hundred Years' War. A significant highlight of the exhibition is one of the few surviving 15th-century manuscripts. The description also acknowledges the institutions that made the exhibition possible: Sheffield University, Brussels Royal Library, Stonyhurst College, Besançon Public Library, Toulouse Public Library, and Scriptura Ltd. The footage was produced by Tim Ainsworth.