This video from the Royal Armouries features Henry Yallop, Keeper of Edged Weapons & Armour, examining a sword potentially used by Oliver Cromwell during the 1649 Siege of Drogheda. The content delves into the historical context of the siege and the sword's features, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at historical arms and armour.
This behind-the-scenes video captures the deinstallation of Henry VIII's 1540 Field and Tournament Armour. The armour was on loan to the National Portrait Gallery for the exhibition 'Six Lives, The Stories of Henry VIII's Queens.' The video highlights the historical significance of the armour and its connection to Henry VIII's reign, coinciding with the anniversary of his coronation. It serves as an invitation for viewers to explore more about arms and armour at the Royal Armouries, the United Kingdom's national collection.
This video features Henry Yallop, Keeper of Edged Weapons and Armour at the Royal Armouries, examining a 15th-century two-handed sword potentially linked to the Battle of Castillon, the final battle of the Hundred Years' War. The sword is part of the 'Castillon Hoard' and was recovered from the Dordogne River. The video also highlights a recent recreation of the sword, made in partnership with Matt Easton and Windlass Swords, which is presented alongside the original.
This video from the Royal Armouries features Assistant Curator Keith Dowen discussing a historical helmet belonging to Holy Roman Emperor Charles V. Created in 1536, the helmet was part of the palm frond armour and was made to commemorate Charles' military victories in North Africa. The classical style of the helmet was intended to reinforce the Emperor's image as a successor to the Roman general Scipio Africanus. The video provides a link to the object's entry in the Royal Armouries collection and encourages viewers to subscribe, support the museum, and become members.
This video from the Royal Armouries' Home Learning Hub focuses on Queen Boudicca, detailing her preparations for battle. It highlights her ferocity, weapons, and armor, inviting viewers to learn about her campaign against Roman invaders. The content is presented by the Royal Armouries education team to support homeschooling. While discussing historical warfare and weaponry, it does not delve into modern firearms or related topics.
This video features Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée in Paris, examining a suit of armor from the renowned Greenwich armoury. This is part of a five-episode series exploring objects related to the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The video highlights a specific Greenwich armor and also mentions other related items such as Henry VIII's buckler and sword of Francis I, and a Tudor ceremonial axe. The series commemorates the 500th anniversary of the historical diplomatic summit between Henry VIII and Francis I.
This video features Olivier Renaudeau, a curator at the Musée de l’Armée, examining a Gothic Tudor poleaxe. The poleaxe is of a type used during the Field of the Cloth of Gold, a significant diplomatic event between England and France in 1520. The description highlights five episodes exploring related artifacts, including this poleaxe, a buckler of Henry VIII, the sword of Francis I, foot combat armor, and a Greenwich armor. The content is presented in collaboration with the Royal Armouries to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the event, with online exhibitions and further content available.
This video features Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée, examining Henry VIII's royal buckler. This is part of a five-episode series exploring objects related to Henry VIII, Francis I, and the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The series was created due to the postponement of an exhibition at the Royal Armouries, which was planned to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the diplomatic summit between England and France in 1520. The content highlights historical arms and armor from both French and English collections, with a focus on the opulence and significance of the Field of the Cloth of Gold event.
This YouTube video from the Royal Armouries' Home Learning Hub focuses on the Greek myth of Perseus and Medusa, part 1. Designed for KS2 English and History students, it explores ancient Greek myths, heroes, monsters, and the magical weapons and armor gifted by gods. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, provides educational resources for home schooling, with further content available on their website and playlists.
This video from the Royal Armouries Home Learning Hub focuses on the foot combat armour created for King Henry VIII for the Field of Cloth of Gold Tournament in 1520. It highlights the king's desire to impress and the challenges faced by his armourers in crafting this specific piece. The content is geared towards supporting teachers and parents with home schooling, with a particular emphasis on KS2 History and English.
This video introduces the Royal Armouries' "Dangerous Arts" event, highlighting the museum's commitment to bringing history to life through the work of specialist craftspeople. The focus is on the creation of historical items such as leather goods, armour, swords, and costumes. Notably, Royal Armouries Armourer Dave Hewitt will host workshops on August 16th and 17th, offering visitors a chance to engage with these historical crafts. The video encourages viewers to visit the museum's website for more information on summer events.
This video introduces the "Dangerous Arts" event at the Royal Armouries, focusing on how history is brought to life through craft. It highlights specialist craftspeople who create leather goods, armour, and swords. The video specifically features Meridith Towne, the Royal Armouries Costume Maker, who will host workshops on August 2nd and 3rd. Visitors can learn more about the summer events and the museum's work on their website.
