This video, titled "Winter lecture - Masculinity in the Tudor tiltyard," from the Royal Armouries, focuses on historical masculinity within the context of the Tudor tiltyard. While the description emphasizes their collection of arms and armor and encourages engagement with their content, the specific lecture topic does not appear to be directly related to modern firearms. The Royal Armouries' expertise lies in historical weaponry, not contemporary firearms.
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 roundtable event, featuring Alan Murray and Karen Watts from the Royal Armouries, delves into the historical spectacle of medieval tournaments. It covers the evolution of tournaments from war training to a stage for young men to prove their worth, incorporating chivalric literature and theatrical elements. The discussion highlights diverse forms of jousting and 'pas d'armes' that emerged across Europe, the specialized equipment developed, and the inherent dangers of these events. The video also promotes a new book on the subject with a special discount offer for attendees.
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 video, "A Dress To Power (2009)" from the Northern Film School, recreates the elaborate dressing process of Queen Elizabeth I in her Armada Dress. The description highlights the significant time involved, mentioning the use of pins for her ruff and flounce, and contrasting it with the much quicker dressing time for her father, Henry VIII, in his armor. The film was a collaboration between the Royal Armouries education team in Leeds and the Northern Film School, producing short films based on museum collections.
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