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 features Curator Iason Tzouriadis and Matt Easton of Schola Gladiatoria discussing and replicating a late 15th-century arming sword, reminiscent of the 'Henry V sword.' The discussion delves into the historical significance of this type of sword, popular among English knights, and the meticulous process of its recreation by Windlass Steelcrafts. Links are provided for viewers to explore the original artifact in the Royal Armouries collection, purchase its replica, and support the museum.
This video features Bob Woosnam-Savage, Curator of European Edged Weapons at the Royal Armouries, discussing Thorin Oakenshield's sword, a recent acquisition and part of their Hobbit exhibit. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, showcases behind-the-scenes content, combat demonstrations, jousting, and curator tours. The video invites viewer questions about arms and armour.
This video delves into the historical identification of the remains of Richard III, the last Plantagenet king, discovered in a Leicester car park. Bob Woosnam-Savage, Curator of European Edged Weapons at the Royal Armouries, discusses his role in the research team and specifically details the types of weapons used to inflict fatal and insulting wounds upon Richard III. The video references two Channel 4 documentaries about the discovery and identification, and mentions an upcoming lecture by Woosnam-Savage.
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