This video discusses the medieval tournament as a spectacle, focusing on jousts, tourneys, and pas d'armes between 1100 and 1600. Speakers Alan Murray, Karen Watts, and Martyn Lawrence, from the Royal Armouries, delve into how these events evolved from military training to elaborate displays of chivalry, often incorporating theatrical elements. They highlight the social and economic significance of tournaments, the diverse forms they took across Europe (e.g., Tudor 'Joust Royal', Burgundian 'pas d'armes', Imperial jousts), and the inherent dangers despite sophisticated armor. The video also promotes a book on the subject with a special discount code and encourages viewers to subscribe for more content on arms and armor.
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.
This YouTube video, 'Episode 3: How to Plan a Tudor Tournament, 'Swords & States'', delves into the historical context surrounding the Field of the Cloth of Gold in 1520. It highlights the journey of Armouries staff to Antwerp, Belgium, to procure weapons for the event. The description emphasizes the tournament's grandeur, involving jousting, tourneys, and foot combat, and its significance as a diplomatic and sporting event between England and France. The video series, presented by Richard Pellande, explores various locations and their roles in preparing for this opulent historical summit.
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