Videos tagged with Museum Exhibition

This video explores the historical significance of D-Day from the perspective of Portsmouth residents who experienced it. It highlights an exhibition at Fort Nelson featuring the planning of Operation Overlord, the events of D-Day, and the aftermath. The exhibition also includes silhouettes of local individuals alongside wartime artifacts from the Royal Armouries collection, with a new museum trail. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armour, and offers support through donations and membership.

This video offers a behind-the-scenes look at the preparation of the "D-Day: A Portsmouth Story" exhibition at Fort Nelson, marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The exhibition features figures by Standing with Giants and focuses on the emotional and surprising work involved in its creation. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, highlights its work and invites viewers to learn more about history, combat, and their collection.

This video is a special Christmas episode of "What is this Weapon?" featuring firearms experts Jonathan Ferguson from the Royal Armouries and Ian McCollum from Forgotten Weapons. They engage with Christmas crackers and discuss various firearms. The description highlights the Royal Armouries as the UK's national collection of arms and armour, inviting viewers to explore their exhibitions, website, and social media channels. It also promotes a subscription to History of Weapons of War and encourages support for the museum.

This video features an interview with Dan Barton, founder of the 'Standing with Giants' art installation at Fort Nelson. The installation commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War, highlighting Portsmouth's crucial role in preparing ships and welcoming troops home. The exhibition is contextualized by the museum's 'Falklands 40: What Portsmouth Saw' display, which includes personal stories and media from the war. The video also touches on the Royal Armouries' broader mission of bringing arms and armor history to life.

This video showcases the winners of a children's drawing contest themed around military history. The host expresses gratitude to all the international participants and highlights that the winning artwork will be displayed at the museum for public viewing. The creator expresses pride in the children's interest in military history.

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 offers a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of a museum exhibition focused on the "Field of Cloth of Gold," a significant historical event involving Tudor power and glory. Due to museum quarantine, the exhibition's completion is delayed. The content highlights the intricate work involved in mounting such displays and promotes the Royal Armouries as the UK's national collection of arms and armour. Viewers are encouraged to subscribe for more content on arms and armour, with opportunities to learn about combat demonstrations, jousting, and experts. The museum also invites questions about arms and armour in the comments section.

This video from TheNSSF channel features Ashley Hlebinsky, Curator at the Cody Firearms Museum, showcasing the 30th-anniversary Glock exhibition. The Cody Firearms Museum, located at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming, is highlighted. The video promotes NSSF's initiatives like Let's Go Shooting, Let's Go Hunting, and Gun Owners Care, and directs viewers to resources like Wheretoshoot.org.

This video, titled 'In Memoriam,' explores the personal journeys of Royal Armouries staff as they researched their family histories connected to World War I. The description highlights an ongoing exhibition at the Royal Armouries in Leeds and Fort Nelson, running until April 30, 2017, which delves into the stories of individuals who served their country during the war. The exhibition is inspired by these discoveries, and viewers are encouraged to learn more through the provided website link.

This video provides a behind-the-scenes look at the installation of the 'Warrior Treasures: Saxon Gold from the Staffordshire Hoard' exhibition. It captures the process of setting up displays for a significant collection of Anglo-Saxon golden artifacts, including sword fittings adorned with gold and garnets, discovered in 2009. The exhibition showcases one of the largest hoards of Anglo-Saxon treasure ever found, offering a glimpse into historical craftsmanship and wealth. The description includes details about the exhibition's duration, location (Royal Armouries in Leeds), opening hours, and free admission.

This video features Pieta Greaves, Conservation Coordinator, discussing her favorite objects from the 'Warrior Treasures: Saxon Gold from the Staffordshire Hoard' exhibition at the Royal Armouries. The exhibition showcases over one hundred items from the Staffordshire Hoard, with two highlighted pieces being presented for the first time in Leeds. The video also promotes an upcoming Evening Lecture by Pieta Greaves and an exhibition conference featuring world-renowned experts, with links provided for event details. The Staffordshire Hoard is owned by Birmingham City Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council and is currently undergoing a major archaeological research project.

This video from the Royal Armouries features Lead Curator Henry Yallop discussing his favorite objects from the 'Warrior Treasures: Saxon Gold from the Staffordshire Hoard' exhibition. The exhibition showcases over one hundred artifacts from the Staffordshire Hoard, many displayed for the first time. Yallop highlights the significance of these treasures in understanding Anglo-Saxon military and social history. The video also mentions the ongoing archaeological research project funded by Historic England and the ownership of the hoard by Birmingham City Council and Stoke-on-Trent City Council. Information about the exhibition and a related conference is provided.