A Brief History of Jousting, Knights & their Bone-Crushing Injuries

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thehistorysquad

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Күн бұрын

In this video Kevin Hicks takes a brief look at the history of jousting, why knights jousted and also explores some of the bone-crushing injuries from medieval and Tudor tournaments that left knights maimed, crippled and in some cases dead.
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Rennzeug - Jousting Armour (1471-1499) © Royal Armouries, Leeds

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@forx28
@forx28 Жыл бұрын
When I woke up today I didn't know it was Christmas, but here's another thehistorysquad video, so it must be
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
🤣
@xXScissorHandsXx
@xXScissorHandsXx Жыл бұрын
Feel the same, too few channels these days give that buzz of you know you are in for a good time and to learn something along the way 🫡
@the_rover1
@the_rover1 Жыл бұрын
Merry christmas, jousting gore lovers! 🎉
@Donathon-qx8kq
@Donathon-qx8kq Жыл бұрын
Agreed, this guy is great isn't he
@chico9805
@chico9805 11 ай бұрын
Only discovered this guy today, and I had to subscribe. He's too charming.
@EtaoinShrdlu33
@EtaoinShrdlu33 Жыл бұрын
“Hi, my name is Kevin Hicks”…my favorite words to hear on KZbin - you know a great video is coming your way…
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Haha, how kind of you Blue - cheers!
@johnhenderson131
@johnhenderson131 Жыл бұрын
It’s not just the rate of speed it’s also the mass to factor into the impact. Henry II Of France is the jousting accident I’m most familiar with, but from a medical perspective. Henry II was first attended to by the royal surgeon Ambroise Paré, then joined by renowned physician Andreas Versalius of Brussels. As you mentioned, the tip of the lance splintered piercing the through the eye socket. They successfully removed the splinter and at first the prognosis was good. Henry would lose the eye but survive. I would assume the tip of a lance to be pretty dirty, causing the infection to start. After many discussions with other colleagues the consensus was…The infection had migrated to the back of poor Henry’s head, to the rear of the right cerebral hemisphere forming an abscess. He would have already had increased cranial pressure due to brain swelling from the initial impact and the abscess, as it worsened, would have added to that pressure. If that pressure isn’t relieved, the only place for the brain to expand is down the spinal column. I’m sure the doctor tried their best but with a CT scan or even an x-ray, they had little chance of finding the abscess. I really enjoyed this video because it’s a subject I know little about, and I’m always grateful when someone takes the time to teach me something, so thank you very much, Sincerely Doc
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
A pleasure Doc, thanks for the medical info too, poor Henry eh?
@johnhenderson131
@johnhenderson131 Жыл бұрын
@@thehistorysquad Yes poor Henry, but it’s my understanding that the woman he was having an affair with (His Courtesan) didn’t fare too well either from Henry’s misfortune. Henry’s wife (The woman scorned) had her stripped of every penny, every piece of jewelry and every gift Henry lavished upon her. Henry’s wife then had her evicted from the palace leaving her homeless. So July 10th, 1559 was a rather bad day for more than just poor, unlucky Henry! I don’t get much free time so when I do, I find myself lost in my love of history and your enthusiasm is so contagious I end up binge watching! I especially love the models you create, seeing history laid out in a detailed model puts everything in perspective and makes for a better understanding of an event or how terrain can influence a battle…..and admittedly, they’re fun too!
@paulmanson253
@paulmanson253 Жыл бұрын
Sort of unrelated,but not. For centuries,an autopsy was mandatory upon the death of the French king. Louis the XIV was found to have an extra loop of intestine. No idea if small or large. He was a famous trencherman,able to eat truly massive quantities of food. I wonder when this autopsy policy started. Possibly the death of Henri II ? Before ? After ? How would you find out ? I am not aware of the same policy being followed by the English crown. Henry VIII,so the story goes,his body was heard to explode in the summer heat while in his coffin. That would indicate to me an autopsy being unlikely,no ?
@johnhenderson131
@johnhenderson131 Жыл бұрын
@@paulmanson253 Before! Henry II had a post-Mortem preformed 9 days after the jousting accident. Both Dr. Paré and Dr. Versalius we’re in attendance. They both were very interested in learning the cause of his death. I’m not sure about the English Monarchy’s policy regarding autopsies on royalty. If I had to guess I’m pretty certain they didn’t do post-Mortems on members of the royal family. Stupid too, the cause of death is important for many reason,…legal (as in suspicious circumstances) and for learning. The only way to advance a field like medicine is by learning the cause and how to improve treatment in the future. I’m not sure about the English Monarchy and their policy about autopsies performed on members of the Royal family. I would be curious to find out, so if you know then please inform me. Take care, Doc
@paulmanson253
@paulmanson253 Жыл бұрын
@@johnhenderson131 I just looked up the word autopsy in my 1912 Chambers dictionary. Personal inspection, directly from the Greek. From old memory here,so that is a caveat. When the son of Henry II of England died,called Henry the Young King,at his request,William Marshall himself took a knife and cut out the heart and designated internal organs. Body,heart and organs buried in three separate places. No idea where. Henry II died in tragic circumstances,William Marshall once again in attendance. No idea if there was a repeat of previous. The Lionheart,1198 I think. No autopsy needed there. There is a wonderful 1973 movie called Robin and Marion. Fiction of course,but you should watch it. King John about 1215 or so. No autopsy. Hmm. Fast forward to the Wars of the Roses. Civil War with kinfolk killing kinfolk. Not much motivation for autopsy. No sane person would suggest an autopsy on Henry VI ,it would have cost them their life. During the closing years of Henry VIII,vivat rex was the only sane thing to say. Speculation on the king's health was awfully close to treason,and Henry loved treason charges. Elizabeth Tudor ? Unlikely. The Stuarts ? Charles II was Louis XIV cousin. So I suppose that might be a starting point. The Georgians? No idea. Good question though. Best I can do.
@sorrysirmygunisoneba
@sorrysirmygunisoneba Жыл бұрын
Recently visited the Royal Armoury Museum in Leeds, there’s rooms full of armour, lances, history on jousting and the Tourny and it’s free to visit! Highly recommend it!
@Spitefire6
@Spitefire6 Жыл бұрын
Ah I love the royal armoury, its fascinating there! Been there a number of times over the years, even had a couple private tours of the pre 1900s firearms and the European melee weaponry, with 2 of the specialists! It was fantastic, spending an afternoon with such knowledgeable people, filled with genuine articles from history, going back as far as the 1500s
@BUZZKILLJRJR
@BUZZKILLJRJR Жыл бұрын
I bet that was awesome!
@andystreet4022
@andystreet4022 Жыл бұрын
Another brilliant appraisal Kevin. Youve done more to keep real history alive in the UK than most of your peers. You deserve your own Knighthood for services to our heritage. I tip my lance Sir Knight.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Ah, cheers Andy, that's very kind of you. 👍🏻
@loddude5706
@loddude5706 Жыл бұрын
'A Knight's Tale', one of my top 10 films. 'A medieval teenager's dream', beautifully filmed near Prague & a testament to Czech riding skills - amidst all the splintered wood & full-on lunacy! : )
@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk
@WildlifeWarrior-cr1kk Жыл бұрын
I love that movie
@sharonrigs7999
@sharonrigs7999 Жыл бұрын
Not exactly historically accurate, but it's a fun and entertaining movie
@NLBusiness391
@NLBusiness391 Жыл бұрын
Always a great day when The History Squad posts a video!! As an American, it’s especially fascinating to hear English medieval history because, since the USA is so (relatively) young, recountings like this ARE our history! Anything prior to 1776 is shared!
@calum5975
@calum5975 Жыл бұрын
This is something you don't hear a lot. The medieval period isnt just European history! The millions of Europeans who would go to settle in colonies around the world, and the places they left a legacy in (for better or worse).
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for your interesting comment, I understand what you're saying 👍🏻
@JamesPattersonamg
@JamesPattersonamg Жыл бұрын
No no, you guys lost that right in 1776 😏😂...we have our castles and you guys have the Midwest..There's literally no cowboy/gunslingers in our history books..wonder why?..that would be an excellent subject Kevin, British gunslingers from that era 👌🏽
@joesmoth2610
@joesmoth2610 Жыл бұрын
Intriguing thought,maybe Ireland has something to say
@lanzknecht8599
@lanzknecht8599 Жыл бұрын
Great video like always! Probably the most frequent fatal injury in jousting was breaking the neck, when falling off a horse. There is a clear development in mideval helm making to prevent this. The "Frogmouth" is a good example. It´s back part was made of one plate, which would prevent the knight´s neck from overbending, if thrown off the horse (not only in tournaments). Another method was fixating the helmet with a metal frame, so that the sensitive part of the neck would stay in a rather stiff position.
@aysarplayz9654
@aysarplayz9654 Жыл бұрын
not really a big guy on jousting history but this video had me hooked.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Good to hear it, thank you.
@thetimeywimeycornerofhisto4954
@thetimeywimeycornerofhisto4954 Жыл бұрын
As a historian of the family, my mother, sister and I love watching these on the TV and loved the joust topic (and the gruesome injuries!) Thank you :)
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, glad you liked the models 👍🏻
@kirkmorrison6131
@kirkmorrison6131 Жыл бұрын
I can't believe that William Marshall rose from the Melee and tilt yard to become the most famous knight in the world
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
A winter project for me 👍🏻
@kirkmorrison6131
@kirkmorrison6131 Жыл бұрын
@@thehistorysquad That sounds great, he has been one of my favorite Medieval figures since I was a kid
@ryand.3858
@ryand.3858 Жыл бұрын
@@thehistorysquadI can’t wait to hear your take on this legendary knight!
@stephengraham5099
@stephengraham5099 Жыл бұрын
I've seen his tomb at the Temple Church.
@kirkmorrison6131
@kirkmorrison6131 Жыл бұрын
@@stephengraham5099 That's one place I have always wanted to go to, but I have never had the chance.
@wongadonga5450
@wongadonga5450 Жыл бұрын
I love the History Squad!!
@CaymanIslandsCatWalks
@CaymanIslandsCatWalks Жыл бұрын
Always
@laurentdevaux5617
@laurentdevaux5617 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting as usual, thanks again Kevin ! But the death of king Henry II didn't quite happen like you told us... this tragedy was very well documented (of course, because it was the king !) and in fact it was all about bad luck. That day, the king, riding a horse whose name was "Malheureux" (which means now unhappy in french, but meant then unlucky -yes !) already fought two jousts. Then came the third and last of the day, against Gabriel de Montgomery, captain of the king's Scottish guard. Henry had a strong reputation as a jouster, but Montgomery was also a tough guy. And off they go... the shock was impressive, the two men both broke their lances (and we know why, because you told us lances were made for that, a fact many people don't know), but none of them fell from his horse. Draw, end of the game ? For Henry, impossible, though a new fight was against the rules. But he was a proud king and couldn't be satisfied with a draw, and, maybe more, some people said Diane de Poitiers, his mistress, had a crush on Montgomery, so it was more than a matter of honor. He ordered the young officer to fight again. Montgomery was of course reluctant, but how could he disobey his king ? So they fought again, and again they broke their lances. But there was a small problem which had dire consequences : king Henry's squire didn't lock well the helmet's visor (because it was a helmet with a visor, Kevin...), and when the lance broke, the broken part slipped on the king's armor breast plate, lifted the visor and penetrated Henry's eye socket. The end of the story, you told us. But did you know it has been said that queen Catherine's astrologer warned her a fe days before to avoid a third fight ? True or not, it was anyway a tragedy...
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Excellent, thanks very much for all that extra detail. 👍🏻
@laurentdevaux5617
@laurentdevaux5617 Жыл бұрын
@@thehistorysquad You're welcome Kevin !
@TuckySlim
@TuckySlim Жыл бұрын
Being of medieval German ancestry... Our last name is Fruechtenicht.... These subjects are the only thing that come close to interesting me as much as the ice age paleo-indians of my stomping ground in the eastern Kentucky Cumberland plateau. Keep em coming !
@23spiker
@23spiker Жыл бұрын
Its always a good day when Kevin drops a video
@Sol-Cutta
@Sol-Cutta Жыл бұрын
IAM sat watching tales of the unexpected and as im a channel creator too (sol-cutta) I was scrolling thru latest posts for content targets...and spotted this..I don't think I saw this on release so it's off with the tales and on with this...again , just to let u know how high a position your content sits in my life...my tales unexpected is one of my favourite watches so swooping over to watch your video turning off tales is quite a feat, I was just thinking about it...and wanted to share it with you, everyone deserves encouragement esp professionals such as yourself. I know you get much as a great channel ..thanks for these videos...they are brilliant...I always enjoy them.
@Sol-Cutta
@Sol-Cutta Жыл бұрын
Wow that was good. So much info I didn't know.. thankyou , really enjoyed that.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Cheers Sol, much appreciated, I'll head over and have a peak at your channel too 👍🏻
@stephenhaywood5672
@stephenhaywood5672 Жыл бұрын
Heavy duty contact sport Kevin. As usual a brilliant informative piece . Has anybody mentioned your a hell of a story teller. Take care
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
😜 once or twice perhaps.👍🏻
@julesl6910
@julesl6910 Жыл бұрын
LOVE IT AS USUAL KEVIN!!! YOU ARE THE MAN HOMIE! There is a video on youtube with a girl creating a crossbow and arrows out of bamboo, I found it fascinating. It's called "Full video: Survive Alone Against Iguanas, Wolves, Wild Boars and Dangers in the Rain Forest" and the crossbow is made about 1 hour 28 minutes in. I thought this is right up Mr. Hicks alley! Looking forward to your next videos as always, Jules
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Cheers Jules 👍🏻
@Nozylatten
@Nozylatten Жыл бұрын
Thankyou for another video Kevin. I've never really considered this before but I'm glad I have a chance to learn more about this subject with you. 😁👍🏻
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@cyberleaderandy1
@cyberleaderandy1 Жыл бұрын
A friend of mine who jousts on horseback was hit in the eye by a lance splinter through his visor. He nearly lost an eye and took ages to recover, so its absolutely true these freak accidents at tournaments did occur and still do today despite modern precautions and safety methods.
@robnewman6101
@robnewman6101 7 ай бұрын
So little beauty in Medievals Periods. So much Suffering!
@jodieg6318
@jodieg6318 Жыл бұрын
You have impeccable timing as usual Kev. I've just gotten back my buhurt practice, shed my 55 pounds of armor and put my gambeson up to dry. I keep telling myself I'm going to give it a proper wash once I find the time but everyone's gambeson smells like a locker room and as long as its not actually trying to crawl away from you, no one really cares. But I digress. I have been jousting before and beside the obvious danger of essentially playing chicken with spears, horses are notorious for not wanting to do what they're told, even the best trained horse can have a bad day, I've been thrown off more than a few times, one time the horse decided he really didn't like me and tried to stomp me when I was on the ground, only thing that saved me from having shattered bones was that I was full armored and had enough training to be able to move in it fast enough to get out of the way. Death and maiming aside, my favorite story of jousting is in 1227, Ulrich von Liechtenstein write himself as the protagonist in Frauendienst, where he travels from Vienna to Venice dressed in the arms of Venus challenging anyone to a joust, if his opponent won he would give them a ring and if Ulrich won they would have to bow to the four corners of the world in honor of his lady. Though by the end of it he's broken 307 lances and given away 270 rings, and his lady wrote to him saying she was surprised he still had all his fingers where he promptly cuts one off and sends it to her. The things we do for love...
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Hey Jodie, yes Ulrich's story is a really good one and I did consider using it, crazy eh? I know what you're saying about horses, I too had my fair share of encounters back in the day when I was performing from horseback at Warwick - we'll have to share some stories one day. Have a great weekend 👍🏻
@BleedEaglesGreen023
@BleedEaglesGreen023 Жыл бұрын
Jousting is one of my favourite parts of that era. I was always fascinated with it when I was a kid going to medieval times. That's horrifying for someone to live for a year with a pole in their head. Great video Kevin.
@everilliem3292
@everilliem3292 Жыл бұрын
Kevin back again! The man! The myth!! The legend!!!!!
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
😜
@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81
@17cmmittlererminenwerfer81 Жыл бұрын
This is a great channel.
@NathanLJustice
@NathanLJustice Жыл бұрын
Another great video. I like the props.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍
@owenshale8719
@owenshale8719 Жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite KZbinrs channel
@hannahbrown2728
@hannahbrown2728 Жыл бұрын
Theres nothing quite like a new video from The History Squad!
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Cheers Hannah, appreciate that 👍🏻
@chriscookesuffolk
@chriscookesuffolk Жыл бұрын
Entertaining and illuminating, as always. One wonders how the saxons and others proved themselves off the battlefield before the Normans arrived? Running at each other with axes, divided by a wicker fence?
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
😂
@HootOwl513
@HootOwl513 Жыл бұрын
Drinking bouts were much favored. Contestants would each stand in a barrel of wine and keep drinking horns of ale, until one of them passed out.
@ocapnamzug4504
@ocapnamzug4504 Жыл бұрын
I was having a great Friday and it just got a lot better. Thanks for the new film! 😁
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Yay - have a great weekend too!
@Celtopia
@Celtopia 11 ай бұрын
That was ,yet again ,an extremely interesting description of such horrendous wounds,.... Thank you Kevin.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for listening
@russellfredrick6519
@russellfredrick6519 Жыл бұрын
Thank you Kevin. Another great video for sure. This is history nobody wants to research. Your models are the greatest.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate!
@leechmiller1072
@leechmiller1072 11 ай бұрын
This was really interesting, I didn't know there was so much more to jousting. Like lances made to shatter and special armour.
@monomarino5349
@monomarino5349 Жыл бұрын
Always a good tale. Thank you.
@irishwarlord100
@irishwarlord100 Жыл бұрын
Kev , you make the best history content on youtube ! 😎
@mverna3628
@mverna3628 Жыл бұрын
Thank you SO Much for including Lbs instead of the arbitrary french system called metric.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Haha, the Americans complain when I talk about someone weighing [x] stones in weight instead of lbs 😜
@fancyultrafresh3264
@fancyultrafresh3264 Жыл бұрын
Another entertaining collection of brilliant medieval anecdotes from the HS.
@krissymarklewis1793
@krissymarklewis1793 Жыл бұрын
ah wicked, always wanted to see you do a vid on this. nice one.
@SammywiseG
@SammywiseG 9 ай бұрын
I remember attending a joust in the mid 80's outside of London. The spectacle of it was something that you have to see to really appreciate it, especially with the hidden dangers of it. One of the knights unfortunately had his horse rear and fall on him. He turned out to be fine after being examined at the hospital (very, very lucky on his part) but it was interesting seeing the 20th century meet the Middle Ages as an armoured knight was hauled away in an ambulance.
@bigglock5478
@bigglock5478 Жыл бұрын
You are an incredible educator sir. Thank you for making these videos. My young daughter doesn’t like watching things with me, besides your videos! Thank you for all that you do truly.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you and a big hello to your daughter, good to hear she enjoys history 👍🏻
@ukrulesall1
@ukrulesall1 Жыл бұрын
Not sure which is more impressive, you collection of historical artifacts or you model making. Both are incredible. Good on you mate!
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@sharynhughes1061
@sharynhughes1061 Жыл бұрын
Amazing!. And Interesting!. 😮
@the_roflcakes
@the_roflcakes Жыл бұрын
That model looks incredible. So glad I found this channel!
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@peacefrogx5143
@peacefrogx5143 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this one as always. I'm sure as a young lad in Sheffield 1970s I borrowed those knights figures off my uncle and played with them for hours. Along with his green Soldier figures. Knights vs ww2 soldiers. Those were happy days.
@dmcarpenter2470
@dmcarpenter2470 Жыл бұрын
Brother Kevin, another good one, today being Medieval Health and Safety. Have a good weekend.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Cheers brother 👍🏻
@abelgonzalez5937
@abelgonzalez5937 11 ай бұрын
I’ve always enjoyed history there’s always something new to learn
@patriciadavison1486
@patriciadavison1486 Жыл бұрын
Those poor horses! Great video, as always. Many Thanks XXX
@TheFlyguywill
@TheFlyguywill Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quick lesson, Kev! Btw “A Knight’s Tale” is one of my all time favorite movies. “How did nobles become noble in the first place? They took it. With the tip of a lance.”
@jeningle8288
@jeningle8288 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thankyou. I suffered migraine for 50 years, often 4 or5 a month. Even with modern drugs it was awful, i can imagine how terrible it would be, and yes, mood changing, with no effective treatment available.
@mindmedic9435
@mindmedic9435 Жыл бұрын
THIS is why I watch the History Squad! Excellent, as usual. Oh... and HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATE! You mystery woman, you.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Haha, thanks, I'm sure Kate will be pleased 👍🏻
@DallingerM
@DallingerM Жыл бұрын
🙌🏽 really good watch Kevin! Amazing video. Well done!
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@90762709
@90762709 Жыл бұрын
Love the diorama! Great video as always!
@jacemonster5
@jacemonster5 Жыл бұрын
Kevin must have have so many random models and weapon bit from showing all this stuff in videos! Definitely one of the best educational channels
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Cheers for that! I do have quite a stash of models 👍🏻
@WSFM_Rex
@WSFM_Rex Жыл бұрын
This is the best dude - more historical medical videos plz !
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Yep, every week!
@fredazcarate4818
@fredazcarate4818 Жыл бұрын
Before I give a compliment. I have been away due to illness. Sir once again thank you for sharing your martial combat expertise. I enjoyed your video lecture immensely, you covered important medieval combat , culture, and horrendous injuries. You covered all points. It is simply brilliant bit of work and your research was spot on as usual. Once again thank you for your video lecture on jousting and melee combat. Kudos!
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Hey Fred, sorry you've been poorly, hopefully you're on the mend now and can enjoy catching up. Thank you for your kind words as always 👍🏻
@fredazcarate4818
@fredazcarate4818 Жыл бұрын
@@thehistorysquad It is more than kind words Sir but an honest compliment to a gentleman that has earn his spurs!
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Well either way Fred, I appreciate it. Thank you. @@fredazcarate4818
@OBXDewey
@OBXDewey Жыл бұрын
I love the models you use as well as other props and period paintings. In many ways they are better than videos. Excellent job.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Thanks 👍🏻
@KomradeCPU
@KomradeCPU Жыл бұрын
That was a great one about jousting, especially in those with historical repercussions. Learned a lot, thanks Kevin.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Very welcome
@shawntherapidlyaginghipster
@shawntherapidlyaginghipster Жыл бұрын
A comedian once asked, "How do you miss your opponent in a joust? The other day, I was driving home from the hardware store with a couple 2x4s sticking the passenger side window of my hatchback. Sometimes you can joust stuff without even trying." By the way, I'm really enjoying your content. Keep up the awesome work. S
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
🤣 I like it. Thanks, I'll try 👍🏻
@XxMidnightToker420xX
@XxMidnightToker420xX Жыл бұрын
God I love your channel all the smallest tid bits of history is on this channel im such a big history buff i know all my major history events but this teachs me how people lived gives me a better picture of how life was back then i absolutely can not get enough of your channel there is alittle bit of everything. You and history hits have been keeping all my attention so far for the past coupla months
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Good to hear, thank you!
@Pemmont107
@Pemmont107 Жыл бұрын
I love all the little models and dioramas you make. They really bring the stories alive and inspire me to pick up my own models and start painting!
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Thats lovely to hear, thank you 👍🏻
@Pemmont107
@Pemmont107 Жыл бұрын
@@thehistorysquad No problem!
@michaelpage4199
@michaelpage4199 Жыл бұрын
Yet another great bit of history. Your models and reconstructions are truly amazing.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@owenshale8719
@owenshale8719 Жыл бұрын
Kevin did you are always a pleasure to hear you telling us about things that happened in the past thank you for your videos 🙏 god bless sant George's
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate 👍🏻
@Sam_Hannam
@Sam_Hannam Жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic. Highlight of Friday!
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Cheers Sam!
@codycarter7638
@codycarter7638 Жыл бұрын
I absolutely Love, love, LOVE watching this man! His passion for the subject is as evident as his vast store of knowledge gleaned from a unique lifetime of professional historical reenactment and research. Well done, sir.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Cheers Cody!
@jbmbryant
@jbmbryant Жыл бұрын
Very nice modeling, as well as a very interesting history lesson!
@znxghtmxrez3480
@znxghtmxrez3480 Жыл бұрын
So strange KZbin gives me this at 3AM, but I can’t be disappointed!
@dazzle4416
@dazzle4416 Жыл бұрын
loved it very good video, a like from me yet again, Saturday afternoon after the food shopping with a glass of port wouldn't be the same without the history squad,
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Ah, nice one! 👍🏻
@markcolyer1989
@markcolyer1989 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic well done m8
@Jameskenomis3
@Jameskenomis3 Жыл бұрын
I love this channel. God bless yall.
@mistac5050
@mistac5050 Жыл бұрын
Another smashing video Kevin! Thank you.
@davinci3379
@davinci3379 Жыл бұрын
What an amazing and informative video, this channel is up there in the hall of fame of history channels for me ! keep up the great work, your passion and talent for history are great.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@areelreaction
@areelreaction Жыл бұрын
Loved, loved, absolutely loved the video. ❤. Thank you sir.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
My pleasure, thanks for watching 👍🏻
@chivalricmedia
@chivalricmedia Жыл бұрын
As ever, excellent video sir! Nothing beats watching the Joust LIVE - the Royal Armouries tournaments are phenomenal!
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more!
@noellemcclain
@noellemcclain Жыл бұрын
I don't know if you get these comments often, but I just found your channel. Immediate binge and I noticed your hands. I think it's absolutely amazing and beautiful! ❤ so unique. Also where/when were you if you can announce, in the police force? Shared, liked, and absolutely loving your videos. Please keep doing the accident videos! I'm super interested in this and no one else really covers these eras!
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Wow, that's really kind of you thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the films. I was in the Thames Valley police force from 85-92, my beat was Denham 👍🏻
@michaelbetsch9700
@michaelbetsch9700 Жыл бұрын
Wonderful story telling
@davesheppard8797
@davesheppard8797 Жыл бұрын
Yet another fascinating video kev! I immediately thought of the film "A knights tale". Am I right in thinking (I believe I read it somewhere) that Sir ulrich von lichtenstein actually existed and was a Champion of the joust? Certainly a dangerous sport, even with blunted lances that shattered. I hope your new bow is OK and you got out for a shoot in the end with your grandson. I have shot my new bow this week. It's very fast, 52# but eats up 55 or 60# arrows. Take care Sir and keep the great videos coming. I am waiting for a video with your take on Robin Hood and of course the 100 years war "Agincourt". Best wishes to you and Julie, Dave.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
A really fun film to watch, I think I might have to watch it again soon 😜
@davesheppard8797
@davesheppard8797 Жыл бұрын
@thehistorysquad Yes! Me too! I met Christopher Casanov at our Theatre not long after he made the film so we chatted about it.....I liked him as will's father John Thatcher. I was watching you shoot on the "Castles" series with Dan snow. You shoot that bow sooooo naturally! Dave. 👍👍
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
It's just an extension of my arm. 👍🏻@@davesheppard8797
@MyRabbitHole
@MyRabbitHole Жыл бұрын
A pleasure to watch.
@janetbowersox83
@janetbowersox83 Жыл бұрын
I love to see jousting! One of my fave movies "A Knights Tale". So funny! Have attended medieval fest here in PA. The joust was the end of the events for the day. So much fun!
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
@janetbowersox83
@janetbowersox83 Жыл бұрын
@@thehistorysquad thank you for sharing your wealth of information. Did u get a chance to look up "Townsend" for regalia to use with your smooth bore?
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
No I haven't yet, a video with the brown bess is still some way off, but I will take a look. @@janetbowersox83
@janetbowersox83
@janetbowersox83 Жыл бұрын
@@thehistorysquad Im sure it will be awesome just as all your vids are!
@PatrickCavanaugh0420
@PatrickCavanaugh0420 Жыл бұрын
I just stumbled upon your channel a week ago or so and must say your content is absolutely amazing. Some of the better historical videos available today. Will definitely be binge watching all of your content over the next few weeks.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
That's great to hear Patrick, thank you & welcome to the channel 👍🏻
@Sanquezo
@Sanquezo Жыл бұрын
I absolutely enjoy this channel
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@arthurdoucette1786
@arthurdoucette1786 Жыл бұрын
Greetings once again from nova Scotia, fantastic video good sir, I knew jousting was grim but......WOW. loved the model as usual, thanks for the history, be safe, and as always best regards. Arthur
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Cheers Arthur 👍🏻
@Ian-mj4pt
@Ian-mj4pt Жыл бұрын
Kevin this just made my day ❤️ thank you so much for uplifting my spirit. Keep it up 💯 ❤❤please 🙏 ❤❤
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
My pleasure Ian, thanks for watching 👍🏻
@markiobook8639
@markiobook8639 Жыл бұрын
Another one hit for six Mr Hicks, straight out of the pavilion. The medical history and so forth seems to be a very popular topic.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Cheers!
@TudorSmith
@TudorSmith Жыл бұрын
Hey Kevin. I was just watching the Tony Robinson documentary "Robin Hood: The Truth Behind The Legend" on youtube and suddenly there you are...firing off your arrows. It was like seeing an old friend - well a younger version of an old friend 😊😊
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
🤣 yeah I was young once. 👍🏻
@carlmitchell3431
@carlmitchell3431 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting and as always informative.
@Bullseyearchery
@Bullseyearchery Жыл бұрын
Fascinating history lesson and well put over.
@nicholasmiller964
@nicholasmiller964 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your videos, I really enjoy your work
@xn--g5h6690ovb
@xn--g5h6690ovb 11 ай бұрын
So happy this video got recommend to me by KZbin. This is the kind of content I love, someone who is passionate about the topic at hand and is an incredible speaker. Curious, there’s a scene from Game of Thrones where the lance had a glancing blow up into the small area between his helmet and chest plate, right into his neck. Is there any accounts of anything like this happening? Hope all is well, take care!
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad 11 ай бұрын
That sounds similar to the death of Simon de Montfort, a video I released last week 👍🏻
@janetbowersox83
@janetbowersox83 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing these stories.....so interesting!
@ciscoterres717
@ciscoterres717 Жыл бұрын
when we were kids, we would do jousts on bicycles and broom sticks, in a large Mormon parking lot when it was empty. We had alot of fun with it, cause someone would always chicken out and turn away at the last moment - until we had a direct collision and busted our front wheels, twisted the handlebars, and got some pretty bad bruising and some cracked ribs. We stopped doing it after that. The neighbors thought it was a great show!
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
😂 oh dear, we've all done some crazy things 👍🏻
@ElsaMusicVideos
@ElsaMusicVideos Жыл бұрын
I love your videos, they're really great and fascinating, keep it up!🥰
@keepitsimple4629
@keepitsimple4629 Жыл бұрын
All your videos are fantastic and such great quality. There''s no stopping you! I love the way you dress in character in period costumes. Nobody else I know of does that. If those guys back then had've had Nascar, they would've been racing cars, not horses.
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
I bet they would 👍🏻
@markkirby2282
@markkirby2282 Жыл бұрын
ive seen them jousting at leeds royal armouries, the crowd got behind it just llike they did back in the days of old, picking your favourite and cheering him on
@puddysue
@puddysue Жыл бұрын
Another wonderfully informative and entertaining video! Thank you, Kevin!
@maximusstarblazer
@maximusstarblazer Жыл бұрын
Another great and fun episode Kevin!
@notsure64
@notsure64 Жыл бұрын
Kevin have you seen the jousting sequence in the movie "Jabberwocky?" It is amazing! Highly recommend. And funny outcome as well!
@thehistorysquad
@thehistorysquad Жыл бұрын
Yes, it's a good one for sure. 👍🏻
@AbbyV1820
@AbbyV1820 Жыл бұрын
Another awesome video from a master storyteller.
@211inprogress
@211inprogress Жыл бұрын
Brilliant story and what Amazing part of are history, Im glad it's documented and sometimes painted, so will never lose it. You are a great history teacher and you really bring life to the storys. All the best to you. ⚔️
@rnedlo9909
@rnedlo9909 Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you included the Hungarian knight's story in the video. When the video first started, I saw the depiction dummy of the count and was wondering if you had gone a little macabre. LOL
@graceerhart5796
@graceerhart5796 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I didn't know a lot of what you said.
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