Medieval FALCONRY was AMAZING!

[@lextheap1638]

I think the levels of sophistication you find in older professions was born out of the need for efficiency in a world before machinery and industry. People found tge best ways to do something to save them time and be more effective so they could do their craft AND survive

[@eldorados_lost_searcher]

That'd explain the difference between horse breaking and modern techniques. Then it was a matter of making the horse submit to directions as quickly as possible, now it seems more like teaching it to react. I might be wrong, but it's the first example that popped in my head.

[@charleshalcomb7431]

I'd like to add to this. Before industrialization, people had centuries, if not millennia, to codify and perfect their crafts over the course of generations. New people learned the craft, then, after decades of practice, added their insight to the next generation of practitioners, allowing these traditional trades to grow massively. We've had maybe 200 years of industrialized society, and if you'll notice, we get better and better at it every year. Same concept, different application

[@Temperans]

There is also the matter that its not that we are collectively more stupid now. But our focus on what we should make hyper efficient is different. Combined with a severe decrease in the need of having people for certain old jobs. Ex: A modern farmer with a combine and a modern day grain silo can do a lot more than some farmer back in the day.

[@KairuHakubi]

well that and you needed to study hard and learn everything because you wouldn't always have access to books, hell even if you owned them, it gets dark sometimes. you've gotta know everything by heart.

[@mansfieldtime]

We still seek ways to make our lives easier though some seek independency and health over comfort. Gardens are a prime example.

[@walther2492]

My grandfather is a active falconer in Magdeburg, Germany. His job is to keep the remaining historical buildings who survived the second world war as pigeon-free as possible, due to the damage their guano has on the buildings. Especially at the 800 to 1000 years old buildings, like Magdeburg Cathedral, were King Otto I. is buried, last king of the Kingdom of the East Franks and first emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. Thats why he often says he is still serving the old king and so the HRE. (It's more a joke of him) He's 91 now and my sister will be presumably his successor when he can't do it anymore, or when he will die. We don't have exact dates, but it seems my family is doing falconry in Magdeburg since at least 1552 and givin the fact that my nephew is absolutely nuts about falcons and falconry, I assume that we will continue to do so at least until the end of this century. (Little side note to Otto the First: He was also the bearer of the Holy Lance, the Spear of Destiny, with which was Jesus pierced. In 955, at The Battle of Lechfeld, he lead his army with the spear in his hand into the battle.)

[@Hypastpist]

that's awesome! what do you do with tourists with drones? can you sic you falcon on them?

[@SassyCassie89]

Do you plan on taking up the role one day? such an honour, you're grandad is a legend 🎖

[@ravenbeastofancient]

@@Hypastpist Germany has pretty strict laws about drones, especially those with cameras. I am sure that drones won't be as much of a problem as you think they are

[@trevorle7382]

Your ancestors served the godslayer? Awesome!

[@ThePageTurnerPT]

@@Hypastpist there are military trained eagles that do this on military drones

[@yoyo777]

Shad looks like a video game protagonist going through a village

[@angryman2406]

This is so great, the relationship between man and animal throughout history has always fascinated me. I always wonder about the first guy who saw an ancient horse and thought... "I'm gonna ride that!" And the first horse that let that happen eventually.

[@TechnoMinarchist]

Domestication appears to be a consequence of civilisation. For example, the only other species we know that domesticates other animals are several ant species which domesticate aphids for their sap.

[@SuperExodian]

no, the first cow to be milked, was there just a dude who decided human titty isn't enough so he'd start sucking on cow titty? IIRC cats were the reverse of the usual domestication process, they domesticated themselves by just hunting mice in our granaries and shit. gradually becoming more used to humans.

[@robo5013]

Man started w/ asses then moved up to the larger horse. The 1st chariots were pulled by asses. But yeah, you know there was someone who thought, "I've just GOT to climb up on that beast!"

[@finchbird2419]

@@TechnoMinarchist some Spiders also keep tiny frogs as pets

[@Jasonwolf1495]

I earned my degree in Anthro-Ecology, IE the study of human culture as it was effected by the environment. Nothing fascinates me more than what animals, plants, rocks, and rivers affected human development.

[@shibalikchakraborty5344]

A horse , a dog & a falcon . Perfect set up for adventuring

[@ahmicqui9396]

Now, THIS is knights with dinosaurs!

[@jones1171]

what a wonderful way to bring attention to this wonderful sport. Falconry and Hawking is still practiced today all over the world. Here in the United States it's actually experiencing a resurgence. There are even some places where farmers contract falconers or hawkers to protect fields from invasive species that damage their crop.

[@morrigankasa570]

Yes, but there are restrictions about it. One can't use Peregrine Falcons or Eagles or certain other protected/endangered species.

[@jones1171]

It actually used to be far more restrictive. And although the system isn't perfect there have been great strides in recent years. It used to be that you had to start with either a red tail hawk or a smaller prairie falcon. Now you can start with almost any bird as long as your sponsor approves it. Also peregrine's are not restricted at least not anymore. I'm not sure about eagles though.

[@morrigankasa570]

@@jones1171 Interesting, that Peregrine Falcons can be used nowadays. But Eagles (at least in the US) would still be restricted because it's our national bird/symbol. If I had the money & property I would want to practice "Falconry" with a Raven or a Peregrine.

[@jones1171]

@@morrigankasa570 check out Ben woodruff's videos on KZbin He's got a lot of good stuff. There are some circumstances where you can keep eagles I just don't know of anybody who uses them in falconry. The videos about Harris Hawks are especially interesting.

[@11jerans]

I live in Iowa, and I once met a falconer while I was out pheasant hunting. Apparently the Iowa DNR allows you to use falcons and hawks to hunt pheasants, not just shotguns

[@pazdivina965]

Shad, I don’t know if they told you but the reason Peregrine falcons are so renowned is because they are the fastest animal on the planet. The fly above their prey and then fold their wings in and use their bodies like a battering ram and kill/knock out their prey. So it’s quite the spectacle.

[@Cheesepuff8]

Yeah they sometimes literally punch their prey in the head with an outstretched closed fist as they fly past

[@Bitter_Beauty_Music]

I just googled it and they can dive at 240 miles per hour. That's 386 Kilometers per hour.

[@yewtewbstew547]

@@Cheesepuff8 Literally a falcon punch then. I guess it's technically a kick lol.

[@maxthepaladin2147]

I once saw a video of that falcon attacking a duck. The falcon's attack was so fast it wasn't even visible without really slowing down the footage. It was just duck standing and then duck falling over

[@tootbender6935]

Yeah, they lack eye ridges unlike eagles and hawks, and have pointy wings with a wide base to minimize drag, and specialized nostrils which allow them to breathe safely while diving really fast.

[@fakjbf3129]

I would assume the “noble hawk” vs “gentle hawk” for the scientific name of the goshawk comes from the two having historically linked definitions. For example gentry is used to refer to people who own land but don’t have a noble title. “Noble” and “gentle” were originally just referring to social status but over time the words also took on other meanings for traits which were meant to be associated with those classes.

[@Osvath97]

This is not quite right. During much of the Middle Ages, "noble" and "gentle" were literally just synonymous. They meant the same thing, both described members of the nobility. But, by 1540, "gentle" had begun to describe members of the lower nobility specifically, i.e. those noblemen who lacked a fief, that is to say, those below the rank of baron. Even baronets were considered gentry. "Noble" at some point began (presumably around the same time the shift in the definition of "gentle" came about) in Britain to specifically refer to the higher nobility, i.e. barons and up. But this was pretty much after the Middle Ages. Much, much later, gentry began to refer specifically to people who lived as rich landowners, but during the Middle Ages, many members of the gentry could be landless. Nowadays, we use the term "landed gentry" when we specifically want to refer to the British lower nobility, and just "gentry" when we want to use the more modern definition. But during the era which you are talking about, the Middle Ages, gentry and nobility were the same thing, except for at the very tail-end (1540's forward). There is a book written in the 1800's by a British nobleman going to great pains to explain how in fact, gentlemen, esquires and up are noblemen by any European definition, and laments the unfortunate state of the English language, which in his eyes degrades the British lower nobility. And yes, this means that George Washington was in fact, a nobleman. In any European country Washington's family would be included in calendars of nobility.

[@Osvath97]

@@WilliamSanderson86 Gentlemen could have land, but they did not have fiefs.

[@davejones9469]

Welcome to Shitty Wok, just putting out fresh tray of sweet and sour dog! Gentry does it now...

[@JohnMiller-zr8pl]

Very plausible.

[@thefightingknight]

This is definitely one of the coolest things in the medieval era. I wish it was still a thing today.

[@abcdef27669]

In Central Asia falconry still resists.

[@walkir2662]

There are World Noamd Games - the coolest thing I heard of in teh las tcouple of years- every two years, and it is part of it.

[@micah_d2]

At airports all over the world even in the USA they still use falcons to keep other birds off the runways. Its definetly still a thing.

[@pubcle]

It is, just not as wide-spread. North American falconry has been vital to some resurgences in local populations of birds of prey.

[@bbureau12]

We had falconry at our high school. Never got involved due to the having to feed the birds rodents thing, but looked cool.

[@joshbingham212]

Falcons or other birds of prey pair so well with the classic fantasy ranger. There is a rugged elegance about both of them that I think fits so well together. My next D&D character is definitely going to be a falconer ranger!

[@lonelystrategos]

Imagine having a roc or some other giant bird at a higher level, it just swoops down and grabs an entire knight including his horse like the fell beasts of the Nazgul.

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

Great idea!

[@JackPhoenixCz]

The real shame is that more... let's say "reasonable"... animal companions like dogs or falcons are usually pretty bad in a combat role, which is what the rangers companions are intended for.

[@Raggedy_Andy71]

I am a bit of a medieval history buff, and a fantasy fiction fan. A couple of months ago I discovered Shadiversity and subsequently Knights Watch. I absolutely love your content, and despite your problems with youtube, I hope you persevere. Best wishes from a new fan in northern Ney York state!

[@psoma_brufd]

Been to lots of Falconry shows in my youth, truly amazing birds. Again loving all these interviews, it's awesome to hear their perspectives!

[@04RocheJG]

Falconry is still alive and very much in demand in certain areas of modern life, trafalgar square in London uses a falconer to control the pigeon population, and they are being used to intercept small drones.

[@ShadeSlayer1911]

I'm wondering what makes falconry a preferred method of hunting compared to other methods in areas where that is the case. I was under the impression that falconry isn't so efficient for hunting.

[@kellysouter4381]

Adaptive falconry! Are small drones not allowed in Trafalgar square?

[@carloshenriquezimmer7543]

They are also used in some airports to hunt birds, that can pose a treat to small planes. As a prey animal, those birds flee from areas were predators hang around.

[@MrFallenone]

@@ShadeSlayer1911 Maybe you dont want to be shooting projectile weapons in a town square???

[@taterpun6211]

An epic combination of some of my favourite topics: medieval history and birds/raptors

[@Hot_Dice]

Top notch stuff Shad! I’m lucky in that my good friend’s father (born in Soviet Ukraine) is a falconer. Though I’ve never been on a hunt, I have had the chance to handle and feed some of these gorgeous birbs. 🦅🦅

[@d_p2371]

Great interview! I'd love to see more videos about medieval era animals, training, and husbandry

[@ovrair6340]

I actually did some falconry the other day, it was really fun, I flew a giant owl called Bart. Bart was the best

[@douglasyoung927]

I attended a falconry convention in Colorado some years ago and met a man that was hunting with a trained cock. He had several red tailed Hawks and an owl with him as well but he said that the cock was his best mouser. I love hearing about how these birds were so valued throughout history and across the globe.

[@riograndedosulball248]

Mice aren't expecting that a rooster of all things is going to be their demise lol

[@easyyo6784]

i remember a medival event in germany, where they shown different birds of prey. Owls, falcon, hawk and vulture. it was amazing! when you realice that all of them are untamed and only here because they get food.

[@u.v.s.5583]

It is impossible to know what the bird is "thinking", so this is probably the best scientifically sound way of saying it, but birds are extremely capable of having much much more deep social relations that go beyond their species, and that is true for birds of prey too.

[@riograndedosulball248]

They are tamed, what they really aren't is domesticated

[@MrFallenone]

@@riograndedosulball248 You dont want to domesticate birds of pray ... we already have that. We call it Chicken.

[@jackkrell4238]

@@MrFallenone Chickens aren't raptors though?

[@albertdittel8898]

@@u.v.s.5583 "birds are extremely capable of having much much more deep social relations that go beyond their species, and that is true for birds of prey too" where have you got this information from? My father has been doing falconry for decades professionally and we have never noticed much social relations in birds of prey ever.

[@daplatek2836]

Wonderful video, entertaining and informative. Have an algorithm bump Shad.

[@khodexus4963]

"Gentle Hawk" probably refers to it's use by the "Gentry", another term for nobility/land owner.

[@dcarbs2979]

Or as in "gentle-man"

[@Maddog3060]

Fascinating. It really is amazing how much information and skills are just lost from the general pool over time. Really makes you wonder what has been completely forgotton?

[@Cobalt_375]

I always forget this is a thing but its really so cool. Something to think about for a future D&D character

[@mithrandir6283]

Huzza, Ikaros finally gets his moment in the spotlight! Thank you Shad

[@falconknight4964]

Love falconry! Thank you for making the video and sharing the interview! First!

[@oswaldschmidt9351]

This reenacting series is great indeed!

[@ThePageTurnerPT]

As a person with allergies to fuzzy animals (including dogs and horses) having an animal option for a potential persona in LARP/DnD or SCA stuff is be phenomenal and I legitimately am personally thankful for more information on falconry

[@TechnoMinarchist]

4:13 Something I've sort of pondered about as of late is that while many things that nobility did they did as a sport, I think likely originally developed in the Late Antiquity / Early Medieval periods as a consequence of a temporary cold period in Europe making farming more difficult. Said cold period was caused by a volcanic eruption (536 AD) in the Americas and for a year it blocked out much of the sunlight in Europe. So much so that it is believed to be the origin of the Norse Ragnarok myth and the Fimbulwinter. I don't have any documents to prove that this lead to nobility creating hunting parties and utilising falconry out of necessity due to low crop yields. But it does _make sense_ that this sort of behaviour would have started out as something done for necessity, was passed down the generations and once the cold period ended when the Medieval Warming Period began making crops more prosperous, these behaviours transitioned into a sport for the nobility and with sport came different tiers of the challenge, thus high performance falconry.

[@TheTokkie]

Falconry was a whidespread pracice in Europe in antiquity, Aristotle wrote about Thracian tribes using hawks, the first Germanic law text, Lex Burgundy, mentions punishemnts when stealing someone's eagle etc.

[@TechnoMinarchist]

@@TheTokkie Yes but I'm more talking about how it become common among western european nobility to the wide spread extent that it did.

[@georgethompson1460]

@@TechnoMinarchist Hunting was always a practice of the nobility, all the way back to the first cities. It's because A. Hunter gatherers hunted and so there is a human tendency towards the hunt. B. Hunting develops skills that are useful for warfare which the elite takes part in.

[@tedarcher9120]

Hunting was developed in the middle-east and steppe and introduced into europe later

[@tedarcher9120]

@@georgethompson1460 the more important reasons is that it is fun and you can brag about your cool hawks and dogs

[@bdonaghu]

Birds are so cool. Such an underrated pet to have.

[@phoenixkingtheo]

I love raptors and honestly had no idea they were used as much in the medieval period. Great video!

[@blondedarkness6258]

Loved the topic again!! You're on a roll for animal based video's. Next week is going to be horses?

[@covahredro8370]

Knight needs his faithful steed

[@christianmartinez9751]

In the medieval fantasy MMORPG that I play, falconry is actually a part of 1 of the skills that you level up. Ever since I started training my Hunter level with it, by catching kebbits(aka rabbits with spikes and fangs), I always wondered if it was actually used from back in the day. Now granted, this MMORPG was made by the English, so for the most part they got a lot of details right. But I had no idea falcons were so efficient and obedient! I thought that was only horses and dogs! So, to see a video on this is quite the treat since I been playing this game for so long and always love learning a bit of history whenever I delve deeper into the source material! EDIT: That couple's outfits were so good! I love it! And they seem very nice. I like that they broke down misconceptions and gave further explanation. Great video, Shad!

[@chopsyoutube]

Bruh what game

[@Regfife]

@@chopsyoutube Pretty sure it's Runescape.

[@tytonovaehollandiae1278]

I love how well trained those humans are, those birds did an excellent job.

[@babilon6097]

Poland has a white eagle on its device. It was very common symbol in our royal heraldry.

[@tntguardian6455]

Always liked birds of prey, it was great to get an understanding of how various birds of prey were utilised in Medieval times

[@elzeardbouffier2904]

Favourite falcon/hawk is still David from the Dark Tower

[@taylorlibby7642]

Ever see Ladyhawke?

[@whorhaydelfuego7190]

I love this kind of interview.

[@cameronalexander5195]

Here in the states where I live we have red tail hawks. Currently im working on getting my permit to gown one and because they're considered a endangered species in a lot of areas we got to capture them in the wild so that their chances of survival goes up

[@joshuaoberg3579]

Glad to finally hear you talk on Falcons and hawks

[@ViperChief117]

These Ren fair videos are great. I hope you get to do more of them someday. Lol

[@happykharl]

absolutely fascinating thanks for all the info guys loved it

[@timelink3315]

I always loved raptors especially Peregrine Falcons, from what I heard they are the fastest animal when accounting for their dive speed which they use to hunt prey. It really shows how smart the Medieval people were to use such birds to assist in the hunting effort.

[@albertdittel8898]

"smart to use such birds to assist in the hunting effort" is pretty wrong view on this, as they actually said in the interview. Using a peregrine falcon is a sport. It's a very ineffective way of hunting and therefore not much of "assisting".

[@mandragoradravgis]

notes for self - In England (specifically?) imported Gyrfalcons, Peregrines, Goshawks from Scandinavia. Sakers & Lanners from the Mediterranean. Sparrow hawks from Ireland. (likely the "Eurasian sparrow hawk") Goshawk - eats grasshoppers, mice. Hunts ducks. Doesn't need stamina. Can be left in a cupboard for several days after a feeding. Can sit unstimulated for days. Explodes off the glove. Sleepy. Kestrel -eats cockroaches, crickets, grasshoppers. Catches sparrows. Peregrine - requires a lot of land. Needs fitness all week long.

[@dane-banks]

Great video! Always here to support your content! Always wanted to learn more on falconry.

[@taylorlibby7642]

Raptors are such gorgeous and fascinating animals!

[@sardonically-inclined7645]

Love this... Love everything about this

[@briangates7633]

The Wedge-tailed Eagle is my Favorite Eagle! They are Amazing and Fascinating! They stand out amongst most eagles. They are the only eagle that stay together as a family and they have can see the infrared light of geothermals as well as fly to abnormally high heights that scientists see no reason for them to fly so high.

[@ApatheticGod0]

Falconers hunt every day for their prey, i hunt every day for the newest shad vid to support the channel. KZbin hides? I finds!

[@paulpasche7853]

Beautiful birds. Thanks for this video!

[@edvingjervaldsaeter3659]

I have had a really rough day, but coming home, opening youtube and seeing a new Shadiversity vid in my recommendations was great! I also would like to mention that I tried the technique to have your vids on it the background on low volume seems to have done something so I'll keep that up, great stuff mate!

[@mathewscarff6428]

Excellent stuff. It does my heart good to know that there are still people out there keeping traditions like this alive. Also that it wasn't something exclusive to the nobility.

[@C0ldIron]

I did my senior year project on falconry, volunteered at a rehab center for birds of prey and hope to eventually get my license to be a falconer.

[@LucMMailloux]

Good luck! I used to have that goal but life didn't go that way. Get in touch with local falconers and attend a hunt as soon as you can! It's a great experience.

[@C0ldIron]

@@LucMMailloux Did that as part of my senior project and attend classes run by the local organization when I can.

[@dragoncastle771]

I'd love to learn falconry, it looks like such an awesome hobby

[@acheron16]

Falconry is truly a lost medieval art. While it still exists, it went from being extremely common across Europe and Asia, to something most people don't even know exists.

[@hourglas]

I looked into it once. In order to be able to legally do it in the States you have to apprentice under a falconer. So then you have to find one to train under. That's the end of the road for most people. Lol.

[@TechnoMinarchist]

It's still practiced in Mongolia. But I can't think of anywhere else.

[@u.v.s.5583]

It is certainly not lost. Like you can go hunt with an eagle in Germany just like that. (Ok, there is regulations, but falconry is a constitutional right in Germany. You do need to pass really strict examination though)

[@n0b0d1]

It might be more common than you think. They are very common in airports to scare the other birds (which can damage planes during take off/landings)

[@RitzOriginal1]

Not true, we have lots of falconry places in the UK

[@xRinc]

Oh how odd.. been talking alot lately about wanting to get into falconry and here you post a video about it.. absolutely love the video thank you 💜

[@ghostnappa2012]

This was an awesome and informative video. Keep up the great work Shad!

[@brettbradshaw3297]

Thank you for delving into this subject.

[@scoobydoo8893]

they're beautiful birds, really interesting video!

[@mateszabo6822]

Thank you for this interview. It was informative and entertaining to watch.

[@troperhghar9898]

I've always loved beastmaster characters whose only weapon is the bond they have with their animals

[@juanmiguelsebastian1477]

i never thought of using birds as means to hunt. i always thought having a bird in a household in the past is just for novelty. you have filled my head with important knowledge.

[@samaeltheundying]

Fun fact; you were making a lot of eye contact with the bird. Eagles are notorious for taking that as a challenge (like grey wolves). What a cool video with a great interviewer, subject and pretty birbs.

[@u.v.s.5583]

Where did you read that? You can look the trained eagle straight in the eye from really close distance.

[@silvesby]

Curious where ya heard that.. I reckon it's a myth. We do visual eye checks on our bald eagles and I haven't been challenged (yet)!

[@jonathonspears7736]

Such beautiful creatures... oh, and the history lesson was nice too.

[@Will_Forge]

I'm trying to make my own card game. After this and the hound video, I am 100% working hunting animals into the Human cards. I love how these work into the life of medieval people.

[@CallumGillespie-g4x]

As someone who has always loved history your videos are amazing for me to learn so much more about the medieval period in a fun and intresting way. Thankyou Shad for making these wonderrful videos.

[@davul01]

great video as always!

[@stephanieferguson723]

What great information and beautiful birds! Thanks for making these wonderful videos Shad.

[@WulfgarOpenthroat]

I don't use the bell, or notifications, I just regularly check my subscriptions(and occasionally the videos tab of the channels I'm subscribed to); only once have I ever caught it not posting a video there and that was years ago. +1 Interaction

[@droolhd]

Yes! I forgot about birds in my DnD campaign! Thanks for reminding me.

[@itatane]

Something tells me that if Shad ever decided to take up Falconry, he'd end up being known as Shadaargh! (With apologies to the late Terry Pratchett and the Lancre Crohawk.)

[@themyriasphereorigins1707]

When I was little, one of my favorite books growing up was My Side of the Mountain, and the main character in the book finds a baby Falcon and raises it, and it helps him hunt and stuff such a great book. If you have never read it I suggest it great survival book and fun to read how he started out with nothing. By the end, he builds what he needs to survive and thrive alone on a mountainside

[@TheSpongyMallard]

Instantly clicked. I’ve never seen a video on this before.

[@nightshadegames7357]

Great video, falcons, hawks and eagles are all gorgeous.

[@thesenate5913]

To this day, i have never understood how people managed to work with deadly birds without getting permanently injured or straight up dying.

[@C0ldIron]

It could happen but it’s no different then working with any other animal. Dogs and cows are more dangerous then birds.

[@Just_a_random_fan]

It's truly amazing what people in the medieval days could do, what a beautiful bird.

[@shadowcat6lives639]

Always wanted to be a falconer later in life so excited to watch. If you notice my image is from my local renaissance festival. Bonus points if you can guess the bird.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

My best guess is goshawk, though I have a suspicion it’s another breed.

[@shadowcat6lives639]

@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 close from the videos perspective. :)

[@shadowcat6lives639]

@@goldenageofdinosaurs7192 it was a peregrine falcon

[@fruffy3220]

I've really enjoyed these interviews. It's always great to hear knowledgeable people discuss their craft and interests.

[@researcherchameleon4602]

What are your thoughts on the practicality of Kai’s chain blades from Kung-Fu Panda 3, he appears to use them as a mix of rope darts and meteor hammers (look those up, they are really cool)

[@devanpretorius451]

Raptors in general are really beautiful and I love that we get to learn more about them.

[@boxhead6177]

There are Peregrine Falcons in all of the Australian major cities, pearching and nesting on skyscrapers, so many fat lazy pigeons to eat.

[@tennoyamamoto1800]

Wow KZbin actually notified me in less than a hour for once

[@RC-lw5lw]

This was awesome, Shad. Thank you very much for posting it. Coincidentally, one of my favorite pistols in the Destiny universe is called the "Austringer". I had no idea that the name was inspired by a hawk species until I watched this vid!

[@abcdefghij337]

My husband loves falconry. Every time he goes to the Scarborough Fair the only thing on his must-do list is seeing the bird show.

[@Philipp.of.Swabia]

Just started the video, so don’t know if this comes up, but the Germanic Emperor „Frederic II of Swabia“ even wrote a book about Falconry in the 13th century. Edit: it came up :D Frederic, His father „Henry the Blood Judge“ and his grandfather „Barbarossa“ are such magnificent individuals and Imperial rulers, it’s sad that they aren’t covered more often in the community. Probably together with Maximilian I the most important Emperors of the Middle Ages.

[@u.v.s.5583]

Interesting way of phrasing his name. He is Friedrich II von Hohenstaufen, Holy Roman Emperor, he is the King of Germany, Italy, Sicily (first and foremost) and Jerusalem. Never heard him called 'of Swabia'.

[@Philipp.of.Swabia]

@@u.v.s.5583 in Germany ( mostly swabia ) he is called „Friedrich II von Schwaben“ or „Friedrich von Hohenstaufen“ and in Italy „Federico secondo di Svevia“. Which both translates to „Fredric II of Swabia“. It’s indeed kinda funny, because Frederic would have been the V or the IV of Swabia, he was only the second Emperor with the name Frederic, the real Frederic II of Swabia would have been his grandfather Barbarossa. Its kinda weird, but who knows why he was called like that, I always call him like that because I’m used to it, but looking at the real history, the nickname is indeed somewhat wrong. Haha 😆 My personaly guess would be that it’s the south German pride in the house of Hohenstaufen, especially in the Swabian regions. There aren’t a lot of monarchs that are beloved in Germany, but the Hohenstaufen are in fact so beloved that you can find monuments and grave/mourning memorials all around south Germany. I mean there is even this legend among common folks that if Germany is suffering one day, the Hohenstaufen Will return and bring them back to glory. Their tragic fate is also why Swabians ( at least the ones with good history Knowledge ) don’t particularly like the French ( mildly Said ), but that’s a different topic lol.

[@u.v.s.5583]

@@Philipp.of.Swabia I am a big nerd and fan of Friedrich II, probably the most enlightened European guy of his age, period. He had immense balls of steel when he in his falcon book wrote that he is about to describe the nature as he has observed it, not as it ought to be as Aristotle had done. That is empirical science in the darkest middle ages. In the latter half of his life he was therefore the arch enemy of Vatican. What a man!!!

[@Philipp.of.Swabia]

@@u.v.s.5583 indeed, although I wouldn’t describe the 13th century as the darkest age, 14th century was way worse in many ways ( at least in German lands ). :D The only thing that I have to throw on his head is that he is probably the person that started the downfall of the Hohenstaufen house sadly. Also he and his grandfather often overshadow Frederics father Henry, who was in many ways maybe not as world open as Frederic but if looked closer upon a much more capable Diplomat. Frederic mostly had to solve his conflicts through the sword or through his best friend the Teutonic grandmaster „Herrmann von Salza“. Henry though was pure political mind, basically everything Henry wanted to do worked, he was either very lucky or very capable. It’s really sad that he died in Messina at such a young age, most likely even murdered by the Sicilian nobles as they hated him for the Blood court of Palermo.

[@wmlukepriest8012]

Thank you so much for interviewing these folks and making this video. Raptor hunting is a very cool part of human history, and I think it would be a lot of fun. By the way, it appears that recognizing falconry as a outdoor sport is growing in popularity. where I live, Kentucky, USA, we have a permitting structure that allows for the capture and teaming of wild raptors to use in hunting, or the purchase of captive bred raptors for hunting. Children as young as 12 with permission and cooperation of a responsible adult can engage in this new hobby!

[@arizonaranger1]

I don’t get how one caught a raptor like that…with like a net…

[@chillax319]

Another great interview!

[@buckduane1991]

I love birds of prey!!! Holy smokes, thank you Shad!!! Too bad you can’t send the falcon to peck on the jerks who program the KZbin algorithm… and in my head, I’m hearing James Woods speaking now.

[@brycesagner4497]

This is awesome. It’s so cool that so many of these traditions are still going on today.

[@carlothecoffeeguy3778]

Talk about showing someone the bird...

[@raganor_ashborn]

I've noticed that shortly after videos like yours and Skallagrim's about what's going on with KZbin, I've actually been properly getting notifications.

[@HBVS1]

John 3:16 [16]For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Luke 13:3 [3]I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. John 14:6 [6]Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Matthew 18:11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. John 8:12 [12]Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. Matthew 4:17 From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Romans 10:9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. Romans 10:13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 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For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. Ephesians 2:8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. 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Exodus 20 King James Version 20 And God spake all these words, saying, 2 I am the Lord thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. 3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. 4 Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. 5 Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me; 6 And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments. 7 Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lord will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain. 8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. 9 Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: 10 But the seventh day is the sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: 11 For in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore the Lord blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it. 12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee. 13 Thou shalt not kill. 14 Thou shalt not commit adultery. 15 Thou shalt not steal. 16 Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. 17 Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's. ..,..,..,.., .......... .,........,. ,..,.,.,.,.,.. ../././/.,,

[@The_Friendly_Fire]

Ahhwww! Who's a good little birdie? :3 It's so cute!

[@jim7217]

Fergus is a beautiful bird, and this was a wonderful discussion. I appreciate your informative videos Shad - thanks!

[@snbks4ever]

Wonderful video Shad!!

[@Roset03]

09:07 What a stunning bird. I love that Eagle. Fantastic video. The knowledge from your two guests, Mark and Aubrey, was so interesting. I was like, I'll watch for a couple of minutes, and then watched the entire thing! Well done.

[@chanticleer0714]

If I could do anything I wanted in life, falconry/hawking would be part of it. I love seeing others who can do it! Thanks for sharing about this amazing sport.

[@Scarecrow-sq1vh]

I have always found Falconry to be so cool. I knew when I saw this pop up I had to watch it. Thanks for the amazing content Shad!

[@aquamarine13yt]

I’ve literally always wanted to get into falconry, it’s so cool