This video features Day 1, Panel 2 of the Weapons in Society conference, focusing on the perception of arms. It includes a segment titled 'What’s in a name: Weapons and culture through the lens of named weapons' with speaker Eric Wagner, and a discussion on 'Eustache Deschamp’s poem: A curse on those who require arms to be made' featuring Dr. Kelly DeVries and Dr. Michael Livingston. The panel concludes with a Q&A session. The Royal Armouries, the UK's national collection of arms and armour, is promoting their channel for more content on arms and armour, and encouraging support through donations and museum memberships.
This educational video from the Royal Armouries' Home Learning Hub explores the history of body armour used by the British army during World War I. It delves into the collection of the Royal Armouries to tell the story of soldiers who wore this equipment, noting that not all of it was standard issue. The video also examines poetry inspired by the experiences of soldiers in the British Expeditionary Force (BEF). It is designed to support teachers and parents with home schooling and aligns with KS3 & KS4 English and History curricula.
This video features a poem by John Lovell, the 'Warrior Poet,' titled "Those who died, but still speak...". The poem narrates a personal journey from innocence to experience, marked by a confrontation with the 'god of War' and a subsequent reawakening through a plea to the 'God of Peace.' It touches upon themes of glory, heroism, loss, and redemption, with a metaphorical narrative that speaks to the transformation of a 'Warrior Poet.' The description includes links to the channel's support page and social media, as well as music credits.
This video features different voices reading Wilfred Owen's poem 'Dulce Et Decorum Est' accompanied by a montage of World War One photographs. The project was a collaboration between the Royal Armouries education team in Leeds and the Northern Film School at Leeds Metropolitan University. It's part of a series of nine short films exploring themes central to the museum's collections.
This video appears to be a creative interpretation of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven," infused with firearms terminology and themes. The description uses poetic language to describe the act of loading and firing a firearm, referencing "bullets borrowed" and "Chamber's Bore." It also directs viewers to other Hickok45 channels for clips and talking content, and provides links to sponsors like SDI, Alabama Holster, Talon Grips, and Ballistol. The content emphasizes firearms safety and responsible gun ownership, stating it's for educational and entertainment purposes on a private range.
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