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[@TheThingInMySink]

16th century armour is truly the pinnacle of beauty when it comes to armour troughout history, it's so elaborate, so form fitting, the way all those articulated plates move, it's amazing.

[@lucifermorningstar181]

Not just armour but fashion art architecture in general and in military history it has a diverse kit of weapons arquabuses maces pikes etc,Truly history is aesthetics AF till the early 20th century that's.

[@nickblack7910]

I agree... I want some so much

[@katanavx0331]

One of the things I mostly enjoyed during my visit to the Leeds location was the live demos, and the explanation and lore that come with it. Absolutely amazing! My wife, who isn't a big, big fan of museums was as giddy as I was after the first demo. Thank you Royal Armouries!

[@4TheWinQuinn]

Good vid, this series is really interesting

[@RoyalArmouriesMuseum]

We're glad you're enjoying it!

[@brothergregorius9385]

Amazing!

[@thoughtheglass]

those paldrons are something else

[@andreweden9405]

In other words, armor that would be contemporaneous with the music of composers like William Byrd, John Bull, and John Dowland in England, and composers such as Giovanni Gabrieli, Vincenzo Galilei (father of Galileo), and Roland de Lassus on the Continent. If you think the armor and weapons of this period are beautiful, you need to hear the music! Much of it survives as well!

[@ingold1470]

But instead the Royal Armouries uses royalty-free music from Kevin Macleod like every other modern KZbin channel.. I guess whichever orchestra performed those pieces would have sued for copyright?

[@onetuffspartan1981]

could you think of a good starting point video to find some of that music:o you got me quite interested

[@andreweden9405]

@@onetuffspartan1981 , I'd be happy to share some good "jumping-off points", as I call them! Would you believe me if I told you that there's a whole group of composers from the Late Middle Ages who were also documented knights that had seen combat? There are five, to be exact, and they range in date from about 1250 to 1490. These aren't just any old amateur composers either, but BIG NAMES in the history Late Medieval/Early Renaissance music! And a whole bunch of their music still survives in written form so that we can still hear what it sounds like today. Are you a musician yourself?

[@heraadrian7764]

All ways a joy to watch thanks lads :)

[@forarmor1589]

Fabulous armors.

[@djs4329]

What did fighting over the barrier represent? Was it to simulate a barricade at a fortified entrance ? Also can you recommend a good resource for other types of elizabethan tournament foot combat and rules?

[@RoyalArmouriesMuseum]

Hi, From about 1550, foot combat fought over a wooden barrier became popular. This style of combat was less dangerous and since blows below the barrier were forbidden, leg armour was not needed. There is very little detail about the rules and regulations. The best book on the subject is called ‘Tudor & Jacobean tournaments’ by Alan Young.

[@juanpablogonzalez8528]

could this be good as training too?, might help getting used to fight in formation as the person knows not to advance too much.

[@MasterDrewboy]

DJS probably to prevent grappling and any techniques besides weapon- art specific technique

[@bigman9854]

@@juanpablogonzalez8528 I know this is late but I just assume it was a rule for entertainment, like how nowadays fencing is only done on one plane, it is meant to look like real combat but it has rules which make it more interesting and a sport more so than a simulation of real combat

[@O.LEO.N]

How do they make it shine so much? What metal is used? What alloys? What grade etc.?

[@SteveMc2425]

I tbink its mirror polished, maybe search it up on youtube because i don't know the process

[@robnewman6101]

Greetings Your Majesty.

[@DePoire]

What are these two armours specifically? I went to the link but muh error.

[@119winters5]

Needs more views

[@kwokwing-hung5134]

Would a Elizabethan combatant actually have the blue feather on the helmet when in an actual field battle? Or was the blue feather reserved for tournaments?

[@TheEpicDartfish]

Maybe for people to recognize them

[@roccoautelitano7330]

Where can I find photos of the helmets used during the fight ?

[@puddingat4am145]

Is there anymore video footage or a dvd for purchase? This is the only video of 16th century armour in motion that I can find.

[@tHeWasTeDYouTh]

didn't think i would like this armor more than gothic armor or north italian armor

[@josefranciscoramirez4438]

Well from my perspective I obviously prefer early modern armor than late medieval ones, they are more elaborated and of course aesthetically pleasing. I wonder why people don't show interest on these type of armor nor this time period tough

[@dolsopolar]

​@@josefranciscoramirez4438because these armors saw limited use compared to earlier medieval ones (medieval era having bigger fanbase is also another reason) thats why so many of them ended up in museums unlike medieval armors which are much rarer.

[@theschnoz3385]

where can I go to watch this?

[@johnmichaelmassung3504]

This was five years ago, no longer performed to my knowledge. However, this was orignally in the Royal Armouries in Leeds England

[@matthewstoddart3552]

We don't they have these fights in Winter? Then heat exhaustion won't be an issue.

[@BrutalHermit]

Can't feed an army when food is scarce like it is in the winter! Same reason they didn't fight during harvest season. That leaves pretty much only the Summer left to fight in. All the other times crops need to be planted or harvested :)

[@tatefranklin4761]

@@BrutalHermit And in a modern context, full plate armor can get extremely cold extremely fast. Then the opposite problem occurs.

[@Deadjim17]

I would imagine that it's done in Summer only because schools out and all the kids can enjoy watching some knight knock lumps out of each other. Most museums in the UK do the living history stuff in the summer for the same reason.

[@richardsuggs8108]

Drat I missed this.

[@RoyalArmouriesMuseum]

Hi Richard, We have a daily programme of combat demonstrations and talks at the museum in Leeds if you missed this one. royalarmouries.org/royal-armouries-museum-daily-activities/

[@ENIGMAXII2112]

Wrestling in Steel...

[@Glorfindel92]

For argooon

[@djs4329]

Also who made the suits? 😄

[@robnewman6101]

Gadzooks.

[@samanthayoung8777]

Now

[@miraz5557]

I know it's so strong and heavy. But it's fighting skills is funniest that's thing made you laugh at all. And now I'm understand why the full plate armour warriors pissed up by male armour or coat of chain armour warriors.😝😝😝😝

[@dolsopolar]

What the frick are you trying to say

[@SteveMc2425]

Sorry, but this isn't how knights fought on the battle field, this kind like a duel or tournament between 2 knights kinda like a sport

[@ticklemaster6257]

I'm a little confused here, is this authentic armor or are these replicas? If it is the real deal, aren't you at all worried about damaging it?

[@josefranciscoramirez4438]

Those are replicas bro

[@IkarusZmedieval]

Replicas