Longsword: Meyer’s “Circle”
A brief video describing the Zirckel (Circle) – an important technique in Joachim Meyer’s longsword system. The Circle
Caino training sword “Doiman” review.
I was not paid nor was the sword provided as a gift. Very mixed feelings about this well made sword. A unique sword, which draws inspiration from the powerful Renaissance Master Achille Marozzo, the only Master of Italian tradition whit a complete system for using the two-handed sword. A tool specifically created to allow you…
Sword of Francis I from the Musée de l’Armée
Olivier Renaudeau, a curator from the Musée de l’Armée in Paris, looks at a royal buckler belonging to Henry VIII of England. Over five episodes Olivier explores objects in their collection related to the Field of the Cloth of Gold. The Royal Armouries had planned to feature the objects in our exhibition in Leeds. These…
How to train a jousting horse
In June 1520 King Henry VIII took part in a joust as part of the Field of Cloth of Gold, a political summit and tournament. The Royal Armouries has invited modern jousters to Leeds to mark the 500th anniversary. Ben Atkinson from Atkinson Action Horses talks about how to select and train a horse for…
Wrestling with History
Chris and Lauren from the York School of Defence demonstrate how the wrestling match between Henry VII and Francis I at the Field of Cloth of Gold in 1520 may have played out based on their understanding of contemporary and other historical texts. #PowerandGlory #MuseumfromHome The Field of Cloth of Gold was a diplomatic summit…
Meet the jousters: Luc Pétillot
In June 1520 King Henry VIII took part in a joust as part of the Field of Cloth of Gold, a political summit and tournament. The Royal Armouries has invited modern jousters to Leeds to mark the 500th anniversary. Meet Luc Pétillot who talks about what jousting means to him. This video is in French…