How did you train to become medieval knight?

But how did a medieval boy become a knight? What hardships and responsibilities did he face? Could just anyone become a knight and if so, how did he prove his worth?
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[@kryrimstercat]

The fact that this isn't more popular genuinely upsets me

[@bmo5082]

Michael Elder he seems to be doing pretty good. I just found out about this channel today, but it looks like the first video was published about a year ago, and now has 100k subscribers.

[@gryphon1342]

This is similar to the Great War channel. Low subs at first, but by the end it will be massive

[@r3n736]

@@bmo5082 444k subs a year later that is 344k subs increment in a single year that is massive success.

[@adriajulianecula9105]

@@r3n736 I found the channel by chance just the other day, and it's beautiful! I'm starting seeing all the videos now.

[@r3n736]

​@@adriajulianecula9105 He is actually a very wealthy video game developer. He is the CEO of Rebellion which created games of alien vs predators, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six, Star Wars Battlefront: Elite Squadron, Call of Duty: World at War - Final Fronts, Zombie Army 4: Dead War, Sniper Elite series.

[@manatarms438]

Refusing knighthood? makes me think of the Monty Python sketch....... "but I would much rather sing".

[@clasdauskas]

I'd like more detail on that - when, which king?

[@markanixon77]

Stop that stop that stop thaaaaat. Lol.

[@u.v.s.5583]

I want to be a lumberjack!

[@scarytoast6582]

Man at Arms they call me ...........Tim.

[@danielpierik6631]

Some people could not afford Knighthood, and would thus keep on being squires.

[@leonlawson2196]

These production values are ridiculously top notch

[@processfailed]

Leon Lawson it’s a year late I know but this guy is the CEO of Rebellion the video game studio who makes games like Sniper Elite. Not saying that’s why but the guy has money to say he least.

[@Conorp77]

@@processfailed I don't see why he wouldnt make a medieval video game lol

[@Jiskpirate]

Melodic Meerkat hope he’s going to work with Warhorse Studios on the next Kingdom Come: Deliverance!

[@Jiskpirate]

Melodic Meerkat or make a medieval game set in Britain. Perhaps during the war of the roses? That would be cool

[@bcaye]

Yeah, being immensely rich lets you do stuff. I like it, I'm glad he does it.

[@hustensaftvernichter3785]

In Germany, Knights during high medieval period were raised by their own household for only his first years (As also mentioned in the video above) with focus on the maternal part at first. The mother would be the main part in raising the (most likely noble) boy for those first 7 years, teach him basic manners like being kind to people, communicate, dress ''correctly'', use sewing/tailoring devices, etc. After those years the paternal part would take over and the knight would have learned a foreign language, while latin didn't count in most cases, as the religious aspect in Knighthood was already of such measure, that it was inevitable to learn for a young future knight. He would also learn basic fighting skills and ''masculine'' roles here (Hunting, a bit of riding,...) It is reported that most knights in Germany learned a bit of (old) french, while in France itself, old english was usually the go to language. During that time some even learned to play the lute, lyre or another musical instrument, that was quite rare although. Only after that he was sent to a noble for some time (How long isn't specifically known) to learn how to ride, fight with sword and lance, shoot a bow/crossbow, maintain weapons and armor, and so on... It would have been well over 15 years of such practices until he was finally officially a knight. By that time he would have been somewhere around 20 or slightly older, sometimes even past 25. So, compared to a soldier that was recruited out of ''ordinary'' ranks during feudal times to fight as footman after a few months of training, the difference in combat value must have been enormous. Needless to say the difference in cost and effort, as well... Which is one major part in Knights becoming obsolete. Having a thousand ''Landsknechte'' (Mercenaries/ temporary servicemen) was just more practical than having Fifty knights. By the way, It's interesting to see that many parts of chivalry have made their way into today's society, like for example today's military salute resembles a knight opening or taking off his helmet to show friendly intentions (Taking off anything that covers your head/face was a must when going into a noble's house or strolling through his castle, farm etc.) or giving your jacket to a woman as a friendly gesture when she's freezing, which is said to have another ''initial'' purpose, as it was supposedly used by the english king Edward III. on a banquet during 14th. century when a lady lost her garter while she danced with him and he then took off his own coat and covered her back and behind with it so no one would take a look at her butt as she put it back on. That was the inspiration for the later ''order of the garter'', which he found.

[@b-17gflyingfortress6]

How was the Mathematical education? Did knights get education of math or it was useless for them?(Let's say basic and high school type of maths)

[@andrews3199]

F-22 Raptor they might of learned basic math, but nothing like it is in today's highschool's. They would of also probably learned math in a different way than it is in today's society.

[@hustensaftvernichter3785]

@@b-17gflyingfortress6 I am a bit late here, but i think that they must have had some kind of maths education too... I haven't found any sources on that yet, although. No way did they go through everyday life without it, of course. Imagine a knight going out to collect all the money, wheat, etc. from the farmers of his realm and actually have no idea how to keep track of the changes that might or might not occur, buying a piece of clothing, consumer goods that need to be weighed, a certain amount of stones to build a castle, and so on. I think that it must have been part of basic education, even in 12th century for example.

[@TM-eo7mn]

I totally agree with you about the mercenary part, knights must have been great fighters, way better then the average mercenary. It was funny to hear that knights also trained by lifting rocks XD

[@JJeffriesG]

Toer van Merwijk ,

[@adenuristiqomah984]

Imagine being CEO of a tech company but also living in the medieval era.

[@rossgagne5494]

I think you would see alot more people living like this if money and paying bills wasnt a problem. I know if I didnt have to work full time I would spend alot more time on my blacksmithing and sword making. I think its a great story and love the fact he made something great for himself and know has the ability to really do what he wants. This is one of my favorite youtube channels.

[@devilgamerx6511]

@@rossgagne5494 me too 😊

[@thehermitdruid]

@@rossgagne5494 literally what I’m trying to do lol 🥰

[@Brslld]

Lol

[@DidMyGrandfatherMakeThis]

And also owning the rights to judge dredd and 2000ad, with all that lovely slaine goodness.

[@mchernett]

Great production values. Nice relaxed presentation style. I look forward to more practical demonstrations and looking a little more in depth at specific subjects.

[@ModernKnight]

The four parts of episode one set the scene for our series. Starting in the New Year, Jason will be drilling deeper into specifics, starting with the Knight's Horse. Hopefully we'll deliver what you're looking for!

[@misterfrost5649]

We need more educational channels like this one.

[@LeeDee5]

i'm going to spend my evening watching this entire playlist, it's great stuff!

[@ModernKnight]

Thanks very much! Hope you enjoy it!

[@unnamedchannel1237]

Dee Ca. How did they go for you?

[@acanthus01]

Ditto.

[@f4m1]

OMG I finally found the kind of history channel I've been looking for. This deserve more views! Truly well done.

[@unnamedchannel1237]

You mean history channel should not be ‘reality tv’?

[@kevino1489]

Omg

[@dmshchep]

This is a very good and an amazingly underrated channel. Adding a comment to bring to top.

[@robsealsey5052]

Ok, props to you guys. Im a medieval enthusiast who also studies the military aspects of the period for university and y’all are doing a phenomenal job. Genuinely pleased. Ive also been a horseman since birth and appreciate that you actually give time to someone who knows how to ride instead of a stiff double who slapped some period inaccurate armor on and jumped on a horse.

[@r3n736]

Imaginate been a squire under Sir Jason of Kingsley then be knighted by your lord Knight Jason of Kingsley.

[@Eowyn3Pride]

Can a girl be a squire? Or those rules are still only for boys even today?

[@Eowyn3Pride]

@Tristan Ladouceur Actually the Queen still bestows Knighthood, honours and titles. It's just a little different from back then. Elton John and Richard Branson are both Knights.

[@r3n736]

@@Eowyn3Pride No women can't be Knights they call them Dame instead. Search online for List of honorary British knights and dames there is a list there. Even though now knighthood is not about been a knight is more like winning a prize for doing something like winning Nobel prize etc.

[@Eowyn3Pride]

@@r3n736 Dame Judy Dench...😁

[@roberthudson1959]

@@r3n736 Almost. "Sir" is the title of a male knight, and "Dame" is the title of a female knight. Mary Spencer-Churchill Soames was a member of the Order of the Garter, to cite one example.

[@RafaelCosta-oi3be]

"Thanks for watching", and thank YOU for making these

[@BarefootPrudencePursuer]

Watched about 5 of these videos now. Guess I’m binging the rest in the next day or so! This channel is 100% my new favorite. Move over Skallagrim, Shadiversity, and dare I say Lindybeige?... Seriously love the production, the tone, the content, and the horseflesh too!

[@michaelwhite8031]

I learn so much from your channel. Nothing like practical history.

[@wizard4937]

Training Squires to become knights is quite easy wait for a couple of days then go to party then upgrade them if they have enough xp although it depends on your Training Skill and level

[@Woldemar94]

@DeltroxTv becuase warband and the original mount and blade never existed

[@DruDruia]

I am learning quite a lot from these videos! I come back every evening to watch another one. It's absolutely fascinating and interesting even for someone like me, that doesn't particularly showed any interest in history. This has won me over! Please keep making videos!

[@ModernKnight]

Glad you’re enjoying them.

[@jordanslater-cuthbertson4183]

This is brilliant. I'm writing the first book in a medieval series and the central character is a squire who becomes a Knight. I can't wait to watch the rest of the series!

[@nanukanal1898]

How's your book going?

[@jordanslater-cuthbertson4183]

@@nanukanal1898 Going great actually! I finished it and it's in the publication process. Hopefully will come out this year. I'm in the middle of writing Book 2 now.

[@nanukanal1898]

@@jordanslater-cuthbertson4183 That's awesome! What's your book called?

[@jordanslater-cuthbertson4183]

@@nanukanal1898 The Fight For Justice: The Fight Begins

[@scarletpimpernelagain9124]

Those horses are gorgeous, new to this channel, now binge watching all of this✌🏻❤️🌹🇬🇧

[@nancypine9952]

I think it was when he was filming Henry V that Laurence Olivier had himself lowered onto his warhorse by a derrick, and all the actual historians screamed with rage. Armor had to be flexible enough that you could move around in it, and if you were dismounted on the battlefield and were lucky enough to find a loose horse, you had to be able to mount it yourself, without any help. But that enormous image stayed with people, which is why so many people still think that it's impossible to move in armor and that knights rode the equivalent of draft horses.

[@schizoidboy]

It sounds to me like they were being trained to become officers, which knights would have been during times of war. Some of the things described here, such as the managing of an estate made me think of West Point and what is taught to the cadets to make them officers. Not all of what they learn is fighting, they do learn mathematics and management and other topics that make them better officers. It would not be all that different for a knight in training.

[@flee4342]

schizoidboy The big difference is you had to pay for all equipment. When you become a knight the lord of the house you were training at may give you a horse. Your family may give you a sword, but your armor, etc. and upkeep was all your responsibility.

[@schizoidboy]

Wasn't it the Lords the knight was sworn too the one who bestowed their titles and with them the lands from which they got their income? I'm not disagreeing, you are correct the knight was responsible for his own logistics but they needed some sizable income to be able to meet the demands of their Lords. I think under King Edward the First they established a form of taxation in order to support their armies, perhaps not the knights, but at least the other foot soldiers. I might be way off here but this is what I've heard.

[@eggcluck]

Senior NCO's do the work, west point grads get the pay and credit while kissing ass as staff officers.

[@Tugela60]

@@eggcluck No, NCOs can't think. They just do what they are told. They need other people to do the thinking and planning for them, that is what officers are for.

[@eggcluck]

@@Tugela60 You just insulted every NCO who has put them selves on the line to protect their troops from the stupidity of officers who are completely out of touch. Real world military is nothing like your books.

[@farabovetheclouds]

thank you for this! After doing some family history research I found out that one of my ancestors was a squire, so this was a great way to get a glimpse as to how he may have lived.

[@johnhallsd]

Remarkable series! Very impressive. high quality, great respect for history.

[@mediocreman6323]

1:30 - Always nice to see Bramble 😃 Also, it just ocurred to me, that a modern soldier carries 30 to 40 kilos of weight around him, so a medieval knight would, given additional equipment, had even carried a few kilos _less_ than a soldier of the 21. century battle field. Kind of funny, if you think about it.

[@f.r.wilson7603]

This is the kind of stuff that should be on the History Channel

[@georgeamoran]

This channel is genuinely what I need for this quarantine.

[@ModernKnight]

Thanks for watching, and good luck!

[@lawrence_z1992]

Not even 100k views. This channel is criminally undersubbed.

[@beng6149]

The armor clacking is such a nice sound

[@st.cimmerian1680]

This series is wonderful. So interesting, inspiring and very relaxing.

[@vuongduong7853]

Fun fact, Knights mainly put on armour from the feet up, so that they don't fall over due to their upper body being more heavy.

[@hungidran1]

I think it's a false fact, if you ever tried on any armor (or just a hikers backpack) you would immediately notice your core muscles. Those have to strenghten up to keep your balance, but with an armor the weight is is not centered on your back. Maybe they weren't using it all the time in eg. In Extreme temperatures, or because mobility but they would dedinitely wear it in combat against projectiles.

[@Khenfu_Cake]

@@hungidran1 I also think it's a falsehood. It's a popular misconception that armor was super heavy but in reality the weight is much more evenly distributed on the body allowing the wearer to actually be fairly agile and not get the feeling they are carrying too much weight or is out of balance.

[@hungidran1]

@@Khenfu_Cake exactly

[@marthaaizaga8173]

The man is a genius! Thats much better than my history teacher😂😂

[@iiOcBx]

Im amazed how well he can move in that armour

[@Kratos_God_of_50_BMG]

Best end of the beginning of the journey ever! Thanks Gents 👍🏽

[@d2twice391]

I've just watched the first few of these and they are fascinating but way to short to fully answer the question. More please

[@bearhalla]

I love the information and presentation you guys put into this series. A small youtube recommendation lead me to this great channel. I will recommend it to my friends! Thanks for your hard work and I wish you a merry christmas :)

[@LOL-Can]

This is very informative. Thank you very much.

[@robertmiller5735]

a lot of people do not know that with a knighthood came a land holding (small village) that the Knight had to run for the King to pay for his own up keep. these crops feed his people and bought his armor etc - - -. This why his training in how to manage a business was almost as important as his fighting training.

[@ThumperLust]

Yes Robert Miller, but add his knights bachelor, who did not own land at all. They were his knights that were paid for with silver, when silver finally entered the economy again, as coin.

[@lewstherinteletubby50]

This is invaluable for writing

[@zackbenatabou9677]

Great video again guys. I’m learning so much and I love it

[@JordanBeagle]

This should go viral!

[@ModernKnight]

Lol, I hope it does!

[@maisaltyleftnut8138]

This series, your whole channel is fascinating

[@flygirl4983]

I stumbled across your vids-- wow, really well done! So, Jason; OBE= Order of the British Empire? How did that come about? We're all curious.***well, I followed my curiosity, and did a 'google/wikipedia search-- so, a video-game creator. At the risk of sounding a Luddite; I've never played a video game-ever. I'm just so impressed with your complete love of history and horses. Your true passion shines through. Very well done! Please, keep sharing your knowledge, it is truly appreciated . Even here in Chicago; where there are no knights or horses-- just a lot of freezing snow (and great pizza) CHEERS!!

[@neildahlgaard-sigsworth3819]

Fly Girl OBE means that he is an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

[@adamshory1967]

"Pizza"

[@Hato1992]

As general rule is the same, polish knights were a bit different. Many commoners became knights just before the battle. King, prince or other high stand person usually gave nobility status to few young footmen soldiers to boost morale in army. But there was a trick. De facto they were knights, but to become fullfledged knight, person had to prepare a big party, give large sum of money to person who gave him knight status, and also to church. Is was so expesinve, even some nobility didn't done that. Also to become a knight, only other knight could do that. Even kings had to be knighted by another knight first.

[@bbokgomu5422]

Quality content with so little views. This saddens me! This is great stuff.

[@akoilady9097]

That horse (Talos?) is loving that bath!!!

[@ThisWasWhatIThought]

I’m so happy I found this series but I’m very disappointed it’s not more popular

[@acanthus01]

Very cool. Just stumbled across this.i love this period in time.

[@ModernKnight]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@gloriastroedecke2717]

I am enjoying this very much.

[@alexanderleeart]

1:30 lol that horse is reeeaaally enjoying that bath

[@gryphon0468]

I love this series. Thank you all of you.

[@delaneydallas9532]

There's something amusingly charming about this.

[@connorlee6032]

good information, shows u how stuff is done without droning on about the same minor details nobody cares about for 10 minutes

[@natarito2056]

"Why respect knights, when my potions can do ANYTHING YOU CAN?"-Potion seller

[@genuinejoe2103]

Nathan Dumas “well, you’ve had your say potion seller, now I’ll have mine... you are a rascal! A rascal with no respect for anything but your potions!”

[@TheRealPDizzle]

A member of the Boros guild naysaying knights? This is truly a dishonour.

[@BlackNarcissus9]

I wish the background music was set to folk metal, but thank you so much for the wonderful content! :)

[@ModernKnight]

thanks for watching

[@u.v.s.5583]

"Its like the secondary school for knights. You just start killing peasants, kill them for a few years, then you kill common soldiers for a few years, then you start killing knights, and that's how you become one." (false quote from Sir Edmond Blackadder)

[@jakepat8603]

This is truly in depth and we'll produced. Great job!

[@brooksequine7621]

Once again , another superb video !

[@mediocreman6323]

Absolutely gorgeous sword! This must be an almost archetypical example of one.

[@DubcityTX]

British accent? Check Authentic armor? Check Liking based on those merits? Check

[@natsirtt]

How did I never find this channel before?! Really nicely made videos. Very entertaining and relaxed style, but also lots very informative, with points, stories or pieces of information interestingly illustrated. Nice job! :) I will follow your future works closely!

[@Leto85]

With such magnificent heavy armor I don't have to go to the gym anymore, it would bring the gym right to me. It's wondrous to believe that such young man (12 to 14 is starting to train to fight, right?) would wear this already. Of course, medievals didn't saw children the way we do, but I'm wondering; were medieval children naturally more physically gifted back then?

[@HD-xd2jh]

That horse is really enjoying that bath. lol So cute.

[@NaginataMike]

Great Channel

[@user-jf2fi7rl7g]

I have a question: when two armies or even smaller groups of people come together to fight, how did anyone know which side you were on, and not accidentally kill members of your own side? At the beginning, each side is facing the center, but soon after it must have been chaos. I'm thinking of the Battle of Agincourt, or the battles depicted in Braveheart. I believe there were many battles with no army wearing uniforms on all its soldiers - is that true? Could you and several assistants re-enact a portion of the battlefield for your viewers, please.

[@ShadowWalker-rd6hb]

Is there a video that goes in depth over the different kinds of armor(armour) in the Medieval period? I would be interested in learning of the different varieties in the 1300s(helms, cuirasses, etc.)

[@betelgeuse9318]

I love your videos :D Do you have one about knighthood ceremony?

[@jasonkingsley2762]

not yet, I'm doing some research into that. it seems to vary a lot by time and place though.

[@Redbeardblondie]

Imagine if public schools taught the Knighthood regimen for 6-8 years... Reason & Critical Thought Politics & Philosophy Economics & Business PT & Athletics Etiquette & Linguistics Then off to trade school and/or community symposium (college) to decide on and hone their craft... Value of the self, value of the family, value of the community. A true return to Chivalry. Just imagine it...

[@ratulxy]

it would be funny watching people mend motorcars in a suit of armour.

[@matthewrooke819]

why are movies about this so awesome?

[@katherinewilson1853]

I could not do that--an entire hay bale? Yikes.

[@joesteers1940]

Love these videos! One thing I think is quite astonishing is the amount of responsibility that was afforded to some knights. During the later stages of the Hundred Years War ‘simple’ knights were made captains of entire armies! Sir Thomas Kyriell and Sir John Fastolf for example. This was partly due to the fact that more of the higher ranking English peers were required to be in England at the time and also it must be said that neither of those two men had particularly successful military careers for various reasons and not entirely at their own faults. Nevertheless these men were not Dukes, Earls etc. but instead highly experienced soldiers respected for their abilities. To think the professional army wasn’t to be established in Britain until the late 18th/early 19th century, the English seemed to be quite far ahead in the 15th century choosing to promote men based on their merits rather than their births. I think.

[@dukeofburgundy4229]

You see the same thing in France as well with figures such as du Guescelin and La Hire whom were either petty nobles or even commoners.

[@joesteers1940]

Duke of Burgundy would say the were something of a last resort though given the circumstances they were in, no? Only joking 😂

[@juap]

This is man is a true modern knight, or lord. I think in medieval periods he would be a very famous and shinny kinght with his armor. Wow, i just discover this channel and I overwhelm but the good content I hope u keep going! Greetings

[@ModernKnight]

thanks!

[@gamingsportz3390]

Top 10 youtube channels you missed 2018

[@beaukaramoy]

thank you for using the metric system

[@ModernKnight]

I try, but sometimes imperial seems to be more appropriate.

[@amikstrike]

Really nice channel! I`ve pressed "F" to respect this too many times.

[@reneteodomiroinjanteguzman2841]

It is gonna make a comeback, weapons are getting complex enough to make a life-long training worthy. God willing of course.

[@TheMrRoflchopter]

When did Squire receive a set of Armor? I guess putting a 12 year old into a full plate armor is not really efficient, considering you propably need to replace it the next year, so when did they receive or were granted to get Armor? And what happened after squirehood in the extern family?

[@Dieseljonnyboy]

Jason is a first class presenter. He should have a tv series

[@ModernKnight]

thanks.

[@americohagim1131]

After watching this I kinda feel bad for all the knights that were killed over the centuries. Training all their lives being taken away from home learning chivalry their whole lives just to be killed by some peasants or if lucky in a duel against another knight. The happy music just makes it more sad for some reason

[@otherguyb]

these is fucking amazing ! thanks !

[@michaelmiles8971]

This is good stuff. Please keep it up!

[@Poita]

If you consider the myth of King Arthur. As with most things in our country's history, the story and successive writers would have been very learned in Biblical history and stories as that was the major literary work of the age. The part that would have been a big influence on Arthurian legend and especially Arthurs personal story would have been the Biblical story of the prophet Samuel raising up an obscure country boy to be king. Such prophets were associated with miracles, destiny and of course prophesy as well as having a hand in seeing the prophecies realised. So Merlin would be partly based on shamans of lore but here we can see a clear correlation of Merlin to the prophet Samuel and Arthur to the boy who would be king 'David'. Well known prophet of God, Samuel, appears from nowhere and declares that David, the youngest son of Jesse of the poorest family of the weakest tribe, is to be anointed king and replace King Saul. David even had a glorious start like Arthur, united the country and built it up to strength and a golden age. Then struggled later in life as chaos reigned in the nation and eventually had a son 'Absalom' turn against him and wage war just as Mordred does.

[@sebastianpye9328]

imagine how heavy they must have become during rain considering the armor was im assuming, not rain proof

[@ModernKnight]

It gets wet but it is oiled so as long as it is dried off again it usually fine.

[@rogerhwerner6997]

Hay bales in England are pretty light (22 kilos is 48.5 pounds). . In the western US, at least in California, Oregon, and Nevada) bales typically weigh 70 pounds, often found in feed stores, and 90 pound bales, typically bought directly from a farmer. Twenty-five kilos or 55.1 pounds of armor is a lot of weight to carry about.

[@lisagemojiqueen5965]

WOW MUCH LOVE FROM NEW ZEALAND ;)

[@ksbm78]

Quality programming.

[@swatson1190]

Wearing armor is sort of like wearing bunker gear and fighting a fire for hours with it sopping wet. I have done that for about 17 years.

[@robertpatter5509]

Imagine refusing knighthood because you don't want to pay more taxes. I can't imagine that. Great power comes with great responsibility. And more taxes. Armor , arms and horses are not cheap you know. It costs something.

[@gabriellez613]

interesting ! thanks! I'm trying to write a knight character and this helps

[@Amortles142]

5.00 Am I the only one thinking that the image of a knight upon his horse is timeless in our imagination?

[@flouisbailey]

The noble one sent me

[@ModernKnight]

welcome

[@4566644555]

There are many very good videos about knights and knighthood, but interestingly, I cannot find anything on, what I would consider an important part of the subject, on the knighthood ceremony.

[@ryananderson7369]

Could you comment more about the law that forced people into knighthood for tax reasons? When was the law decreed? In my own family tree, the first I can trace back to on my English side was a knight, but the details are sketchy. It was around the early 1400's. I am curious if it is possible that he was 'pressed' into knighthood.

[@ZanathKariashi]

Charles the First. One of his many schemes to try and milk out more taxes without having to call Parliament. Since he couldn't actually tax non-knights, that was Parliament's power. So instead he tried to force landowners who owned enough property (but had declined knighthood when offered back during his coronation) into forced knighthood to leverage feudal obligations that he could (in theory) do directly without Parliament's consent. This was deemed illegal a couple years after he started it.

[@tomazbasle8932]

This is so awesome

[@Accentrick]

It's actually not that difficult 3:20 The haybale - "I'm about to end this man's whole career"

[@ModernKnight]

It's not that difficult though it depends on the weight of the bale. Some bales are very light, others are heavy and over 30kgs sometimes. That was the point of doing it lol. people think you can't do things in armour but you can.

[@hardwirecars]

nooooo a knight's tale is the real way dont shatter my childhood!

[@allentatum2775]

Please include Marty Roberts "Join-up" in your earliest training methods. Look up "Join-up, with Marty Roberts" and he has many more videos proving his incredible method of showing a horse they can trust you and you can understand their language. When you join up with one they are saying, "All I want is to be in the safety of the heard and eat grass, and if young, to suckle my mother." Please watch Marty's vids! You and your horses will be much closer and better together!

[@flks7172]

Being able to upload videos about knights and knighthood is also a thing that you are born into it. Even today everything depends on wealth and luck I guess

[@ModernKnight]

well, hard work, sensible business decisions, and yes, a little luck too. I made my own wealth. my mum was a teacher and my dad a doctor, so not poor, but not wealthy either.

[@Rami-ll2bq]

presuming fundamentally people are people, historically and modern, there must have been a boy who said: I don't wanna be a knight/squire? I like to play the trumpet or something! wonder how rigid they were in terms of what is expected of you

[@pateleigh]

How can I research more about a squire and his relationship with his knight and his responsibilities?

[@icarovieira5016]

Nice short explanation