This video features Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée, discussing a suit of Greenwich armour. The content is part of a five-episode series exploring objects related to the Field of the Cloth of Gold, a significant historical event between Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France. This particular episode focuses on Greenwich armour, with other episodes covering a buckler, sword, foot combat armour, and a ceremonial axe from the Tudor period. The series was created due to the postponement of a physical exhibition at the Royal Armouries because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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 in Paris, examining Francis I's ceremonial sword. This is part of a series exploring objects related to the historical 'Field of the Cloth of Gold,' a diplomatic summit between Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France in 1520. The series was created as a virtual replacement for an exhibition delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents these films, showcasing historical artifacts and their connection to significant royal events.
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 video from the Royal Armouries explores the historical wrestling match between King Henry VIII of England and King Francis I of France at the Field of Cloth of Gold in 1520. Chris and Lauren from the York School of Defence reconstruct how the match might have unfolded, drawing upon their understanding of historical texts and martial arts. The event itself was a lavish diplomatic summit intended to solidify peace between the two nations, featuring numerous tournaments and displays of power and wealth. The video links to additional resources about Tudor power and the Royal Armouries.
This video features historian and expert Mark Griffin demonstrating how to construct a traditional lance, as used in historical jousting events like the Field of Cloth of Gold. The description emphasizes the importance of proper construction to avoid accidental injury during use, referencing jousting as a display of power and glory from the Tudor era. It provides links to the Royal Armouries for further historical information.
This video, "Episode 8: How to Plan a Tudor Tournament 1520, 'Deadlines and Destinies' Calais, 29th May 1520," details the procurement of weapons for the Field of Cloth of Gold. Inspired by historical expenditure records, it follows the journey of Royal Armouries staff to Belgium in 1520. The Field of Cloth of Gold was a lavish diplomatic summit and tournament between Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France, aimed at solidifying peace. The episode is part of a series presented by Richard Pellande, chronicling these historical adventures, and highlights the opulent diplomatic and sporting event.
This video, Episode 7 of a series by the Royal Armouries, details the planning of a Tudor tournament, focusing on the procurement of weapons for the Field of Cloth of Gold in Brussels on May 22nd, 1520. Inspired by historical expenditure records, the episode recounts the adventures of Armouries staff traveling to what is now Belgium. The Field of Cloth of Gold was a significant diplomatic event between Henry VIII and Francis I, marked by extravagant displays and grand tournaments.
This video, Episode 6 of a series by Richard Pellande from the Royal Armouries, details the planning and procurement of weapons for the 1520 Field of the Cloth of Gold. Inspired by an archive of expenditures, the episode focuses on the activities in Oudenburgh on May 15th, 1520. It explores the historical context of diplomatic summits between England and France and the extravagant displays of royal power, including jousting and combat. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, aims to bring their collection to life through historical narratives and demonstrations.
This video introduces Katie, a registrar at the Royal Armouries, as part of a series on the exhibition team. She explains her role and how it contributed to the 'Tudor Power and Glory: The Field of Cloth of Gold' exhibition. The video highlights loaned artifacts, including a helmet potentially worn at the event by Giles Capel and documents signed by Henry VIII and Francis I to ratify a peace summit agreement. It also promotes an upcoming online exhibition and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armor.
This video, Episode 5 of a series, details the planning of a Tudor tournament on May 8th, 1520, in Brussels, inspired by historical expenditure records. It focuses on the 'Field of Cloth of Gold,' a lavish diplomatic summit between Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France, aimed at securing peace. The summit featured grand tournaments including jousting, tourneys, and foot combat, and was a significant display of royal magnificence. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, presents this historical narrative.
This video, Episode 4 of a series titled 'Rivets and Rebels,' focuses on the planning of a Tudor tournament in Mechelin on May 1st, 1520. It delves into the historical context of the Field of Cloth of Gold, a lavish diplomatic event between Henry VIII of England and Francis I of France. The narrative is inspired by an archive detailing expenditures of Armouries staff who traveled to Belgium to acquire weapons for the event. The series, presented by Richard Pellande, explores these historical adventures over eight episodes, detailing the procurement and preparations for this significant historical gathering.
