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

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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  • @forx88
    @forx888 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    🤣

  • @xXScissorHandsXx

    @xXScissorHandsXx

    8 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    Merry christmas, jousting gore lovers! 🎉

  • @Donathon-qx8kq

    @Donathon-qx8kq

    6 ай бұрын

    Agreed, this guy is great isn't he

  • @chico9805

    @chico9805

    2 ай бұрын

    Only discovered this guy today, and I had to subscribe. He's too charming.

  • @johnhenderson131
    @johnhenderson1318 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    A pleasure Doc, thanks for the medical info too, poor Henry eh?

  • @johnhenderson131

    @johnhenderson131

    8 ай 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

    8 ай 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

    8 ай 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

    8 ай 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.

  • @EtaoinShrdlu33
    @EtaoinShrdlu338 ай бұрын

    “Hi, my name is Kevin Hicks”…my favorite words to hear on KZread - you know a great video is coming your way…

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    Haha, how kind of you Blue - cheers!

  • @kirkmorrison6131
    @kirkmorrison61318 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    A winter project for me 👍🏻

  • @kirkmorrison6131

    @kirkmorrison6131

    8 ай бұрын

    @@thehistorysquad That sounds great, he has been one of my favorite Medieval figures since I was a kid

  • @ryand.3858

    @ryand.3858

    8 ай бұрын

    @@thehistorysquadI can’t wait to hear your take on this legendary knight!

  • @stephengraham5099

    @stephengraham5099

    8 ай бұрын

    I've seen his tomb at the Temple Church.

  • @kirkmorrison6131

    @kirkmorrison6131

    8 ай бұрын

    @@stephengraham5099 That's one place I have always wanted to go to, but I have never had the chance.

  • @sorrysirmygunisoneba
    @sorrysirmygunisoneba8 ай 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

    8 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    I bet that was awesome!

  • @collinscody57
    @collinscody578 ай бұрын

    Whoops I "accidentally" killed the guy I hate in a fake battle with real blades. Makes you wonder how often that happened.

  • @davesheppard8797

    @davesheppard8797

    8 ай бұрын

    I thought exactly the same myself!!! You go up against someone you hate in a "friendly" combat or joust. Must be very tempting to put an edge on your sword or a point on your lance. "I didn't realise my sword was sharp.....honest". Then blame one of your lackeys for sharpening it. Dave.

  • @HootOwl513

    @HootOwl513

    8 ай бұрын

    ''Hunting Accidents'' with high-powered bows were the cause of more than one regicide.

  • @DaturaReapicusJones

    @DaturaReapicusJones

    7 ай бұрын

    ​@@davesheppard8797I'd argue the duller the blade the more dangerous but that's just me.

  • @davesheppard8797

    @davesheppard8797

    7 ай бұрын

    @DaturaReapicusJones Yes, maybe. The only swords I own are Katana's and they are like razors.....but then again they were designed to be so, whereas a broadsword wouldn't need to have a razor edge. Dave.

  • @DaturaReapicusJones

    @DaturaReapicusJones

    7 ай бұрын

    @@davesheppard8797 good point, katanas are different, larger swords are indeed more akin to a mace with the ability to clobber. A katana would be more useful for fast juggling like motions, kinda like a khopesh in that regard

  • @andystreet4022
    @andystreet40227 ай 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

    7 ай бұрын

    Ah, cheers Andy, that's very kind of you. 👍🏻

  • @lanzknecht8599
    @lanzknecht85998 ай 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.

  • @loddude5706
    @loddude57068 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    I love that movie

  • @sharonrigs7999

    @sharonrigs7999

    3 ай бұрын

    Not exactly historically accurate, but it's a fun and entertaining movie

  • @NLBusiness391
    @NLBusiness3918 ай 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

    8 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for your interesting comment, I understand what you're saying 👍🏻

  • @JamesPattersonamg

    @JamesPattersonamg

    8 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    Intriguing thought,maybe Ireland has something to say

  • @aysarplayz9654
    @aysarplayz96548 ай бұрын

    not really a big guy on jousting history but this video had me hooked.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    Good to hear it, thank you.

  • @thetimeywimeycornerofhisto4954
    @thetimeywimeycornerofhisto49548 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching, glad you liked the models 👍🏻

  • @laurentdevaux5617
    @laurentdevaux56178 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    Excellent, thanks very much for all that extra detail. 👍🏻

  • @laurentdevaux5617

    @laurentdevaux5617

    8 ай бұрын

    @@thehistorysquad You're welcome Kevin !

  • @23spiker
    @23spiker8 ай бұрын

    Its always a good day when Kevin drops a video

  • @HungryWanderer86
    @HungryWanderer868 ай бұрын

    The guy with a lance going from side to side through his head: I wish to have this victorious moment recorded so my descendants can behold my glorious portrait for the eons to come. The painter: My lord, it would be a pleasure for me to record this moment for you, but there's a minute little detail I strongly suggest you solve first. Kebbob guy: Excuse me! do you value your head over your shoulders? you insolent peasant! The Painter: Right away my lord!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    🤣 nice one

  • @wongadonga5450
    @wongadonga54508 ай бұрын

    I love the History Squad!!

  • @CaymanIslandsCatWalks

    @CaymanIslandsCatWalks

    8 ай бұрын

    Always

  • @Nozylatten
    @Nozylatten8 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    My pleasure!

  • @BleedEaglesGreen023
    @BleedEaglesGreen0238 ай 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.

  • @realtalunkarku
    @realtalunkarku8 ай бұрын

    Some historians think henrys head injury is why he was so brutal

  • @SAOS451316

    @SAOS451316

    8 ай бұрын

    If he received a traumatic brain injury to the frontal lobe it's very likely that his personality would have changed. Aggression is very common in such injuries.

  • @realtalunkarku

    @realtalunkarku

    8 ай бұрын

    like that chap in the american west phineas gage he lost all his charm and personality after a head injury@@SAOS451316

  • @johnqpublic2718

    @johnqpublic2718

    7 ай бұрын

    Why repeat what is addressed in the video?

  • @stephenhaywood5672
    @stephenhaywood56728 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    😜 once or twice perhaps.👍🏻

  • @AA-wd2or
    @AA-wd2or8 ай бұрын

    I serve 15 yars in nato but i still cant understand how brave and bad ass whre all these people in time with no modern medicine. Real heros .. deep respect to all of them!!!

  • @mkailov13

    @mkailov13

    6 ай бұрын

    NATO has its own military? Lol

  • @AA-wd2or

    @AA-wd2or

    6 ай бұрын

    @@mkailov13 NATO combined specialist groups, nato weapon systems and nato standards and combined forces training and missions. LoL

  • @mkailov13

    @mkailov13

    6 ай бұрын

    @@AA-wd2or What country?

  • @BilalKhan-yg9jc

    @BilalKhan-yg9jc

    5 ай бұрын

    Modern soldiers are pretty badass too but I was thinking the same thing. Most knights weren't looking to live past 35.

  • @znxghtmxrez3480
    @znxghtmxrez34807 ай бұрын

    So strange KZread gives me this at 3AM, but I can’t be disappointed!

  • @BUZZKILLJRJR
    @BUZZKILLJRJR8 ай бұрын

    I had wrote this before I had watched the whole video hahahaha! You've already watched it it's awesome! If you haven't seen the movie, "A knights tale". You really should, It's a really good movie how they kind of explain the prestige and everything with a modern twist, but it's still a good movie!

  • @julesl6910
    @julesl69108 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers Jules 👍🏻

  • @everilliem3292
    @everilliem32928 ай бұрын

    Kevin back again! The man! The myth!! The legend!!!!!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    😜

  • @TheFlyguywill
    @TheFlyguywill8 ай 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.”

  • @CaymanIslandsCatWalks
    @CaymanIslandsCatWalks8 ай бұрын

    I’m too old to admit but love it

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    😜

  • @krissymarklewis1793
    @krissymarklewis17938 ай бұрын

    ah wicked, always wanted to see you do a vid on this. nice one.

  • @SammywiseG
    @SammywiseG22 күн 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.

  • @russellfredrick6519
    @russellfredrick65198 ай бұрын

    Thank you Kevin. Another great video for sure. This is history nobody wants to research. Your models are the greatest.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers mate!

  • @mistac5050
    @mistac50508 ай бұрын

    Another smashing video Kevin! Thank you.

  • @monomarino5349
    @monomarino53498 ай бұрын

    Always a good tale. Thank you.

  • @puddysue
    @puddysue8 ай бұрын

    Another wonderfully informative and entertaining video! Thank you, Kevin!

  • @owenshale8719
    @owenshale87198 ай бұрын

    This is one of my favorite KZreadrs channel

  • @jodieg6318
    @jodieg63188 ай 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

    8 ай 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 👍🏻

  • @PinnedonPlaces
    @PinnedonPlaces8 ай бұрын

    Very much enjoyed this, loving listening to your story telling and the injuries around Jousting. Just incredible! Thank you so much for this :)

  • @SGBass
    @SGBass8 ай бұрын

    Absolutely splendid video, mate!

  • @janetbowersox83
    @janetbowersox838 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing these stories.....so interesting!

  • @maximusstarblazer
    @maximusstarblazer8 ай бұрын

    Another great and fun episode Kevin!

  • @nicholasmiller964
    @nicholasmiller9647 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your videos, I really enjoy your work

  • @AlmostCoolGuys
    @AlmostCoolGuys8 ай бұрын

    I love these so much. It just hits so many buttons. Medical stuff, history stuff ,warrior stuff they add so much perspective to life. Thank you for the post

  • @pixelart59
    @pixelart598 ай бұрын

    Loved, loved, absolutely loved the video. ❤. Thank you sir.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    My pleasure, thanks for watching 👍🏻

  • @carlmitchell3431
    @carlmitchell34318 ай бұрын

    Very interesting and as always informative.

  • @michaelpage4199
    @michaelpage41998 ай бұрын

    Yet another great bit of history. Your models and reconstructions are truly amazing.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers!

  • @irishwarlord100
    @irishwarlord1008 ай бұрын

    Kev , you make the best history content on youtube ! 😎

  • @chrispig7748
    @chrispig77488 ай бұрын

    This channel is brilliant, you explain things so well, love the models too!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much!

  • @PatrickCavanaugh0420
    @PatrickCavanaugh04207 ай 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

    7 ай бұрын

    That's great to hear Patrick, thank you & welcome to the channel 👍🏻

  • @andyhillhouse9813
    @andyhillhouse98137 ай бұрын

    Great video! Thanks for making it.

  • @OliverClothesofff
    @OliverClothesofff8 ай бұрын

    I'm so happy to see your subscribers are almost 300,000. That's awesome ! Keep going Kev! Thanks for sharing !

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks yes, we're getting up there, so must be doing something right. Thanks as ever for watching 👍🏻

  • @gr8lady147
    @gr8lady1478 ай бұрын

    I'm new to your channel and I'm so glad I found you. I look forward everyday to seeing new videos, they're informative and very entertaining. Thanks Kevin!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    Welcome! I try to upload every Friday if I can and really do appreciate you watching. Cheers 👍🏻

  • @211inprogress
    @211inprogress8 ай 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. ⚔️

  • @DallingerM
    @DallingerM8 ай бұрын

    🙌🏽 really good watch Kevin! Amazing video. Well done!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Ian-mj4pt
    @Ian-mj4pt8 ай бұрын

    Kevin this just made my day ❤️ thank you so much for uplifting my spirit. Keep it up 💯 ❤❤please 🙏 ❤❤

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    My pleasure Ian, thanks for watching 👍🏻

  • @davidstrother496
    @davidstrother4968 ай бұрын

    Thanks for another wonderful lesson Kevin. As usual, I learned something new today. It always seemed to me that just getting unhorsed would be a disabling injury, but obviously there are many more ways to get injured or killed. Cheers from Texas.

  • @the_roflcakes
    @the_roflcakes7 ай бұрын

    That model looks incredible. So glad I found this channel!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    7 ай бұрын

    Welcome aboard!

  • @chivalricmedia
    @chivalricmedia8 ай бұрын

    As ever, excellent video sir! Nothing beats watching the Joust LIVE - the Royal Armouries tournaments are phenomenal!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    Couldn't agree more!

  • @bigglock5478
    @bigglock54788 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    Wow, thank you and a big hello to your daughter, good to hear she enjoys history 👍🏻

  • @Doctor_Beaky
    @Doctor_Beaky8 ай бұрын

    I just discovered your channel, and you earned a new subscriber! I love your videos, they are really well explained :)

  • @90762709
    @907627098 ай бұрын

    Love the diorama! Great video as always!

  • @jbmbryant
    @jbmbryant8 ай бұрын

    Very nice modeling, as well as a very interesting history lesson!

  • @ocapnamzug4504
    @ocapnamzug45048 ай бұрын

    I was having a great Friday and it just got a lot better. Thanks for the new film! 😁

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    Yay - have a great weekend too!

  • @jeningle8288
    @jeningle82888 ай 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.

  • @cyberleaderandy1
    @cyberleaderandy17 ай 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.

  • @7Cherubim
    @7Cherubim8 ай бұрын

    What a fantastic video. I enjoyed ever minute of it!

  • @codycarter7638
    @codycarter76388 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers Cody!

  • @Pemmont107
    @Pemmont1078 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    Thats lovely to hear, thank you 👍🏻

  • @Pemmont107

    @Pemmont107

    8 ай бұрын

    @@thehistorysquad No problem!

  • @patriciadavison1486
    @patriciadavison14868 ай бұрын

    Those poor horses! Great video, as always. Many Thanks XXX

  • @fancyultrafresh3264
    @fancyultrafresh32648 ай бұрын

    Another entertaining collection of brilliant medieval anecdotes from the HS.

  • @catonkybord7950
    @catonkybord79508 ай бұрын

    Once again an awesome video! Thank you for including Gregor Baci ❤

  • @Bullseyearchery
    @Bullseyearchery8 ай бұрын

    Fascinating history lesson and well put over.

  • @graceerhart5796
    @graceerhart57968 ай бұрын

    Excellent video! I didn't know a lot of what you said.

  • @Celtopia
    @Celtopia2 ай бұрын

    That was ,yet again ,an extremely interesting description of such horrendous wounds,.... Thank you Kevin.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for listening

  • @17cmmittlererminenwerfer81
    @17cmmittlererminenwerfer818 ай бұрын

    This is a great channel.

  • @demanager0412
    @demanager04127 ай бұрын

    yo Kev, great channel you got going, glad I found it!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks! Welcome aboard👍

  • @ElsaMusicVideos
    @ElsaMusicVideos7 ай бұрын

    I love your videos, they're really great and fascinating, keep it up!🥰

  • @jamescook5487
    @jamescook54877 ай бұрын

    I love this dude, he is knowledgeable and has one of the best of the British accents.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    7 ай бұрын

    Cheers, I just call them jack chains but I'm heading out today to shoot in them. 👍🏻

  • @KomradeCPU
    @KomradeCPU7 ай бұрын

    That was a great one about jousting, especially in those with historical repercussions. Learned a lot, thanks Kevin.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    7 ай бұрын

    Very welcome

  • @Sam_Hannam
    @Sam_Hannam8 ай бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic. Highlight of Friday!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers Sam!

  • @mindmedic9435
    @mindmedic94358 ай бұрын

    THIS is why I watch the History Squad! Excellent, as usual. Oh... and HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATE! You mystery woman, you.

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    Haha, thanks, I'm sure Kate will be pleased 👍🏻

  • @AbbyV1820
    @AbbyV18208 ай бұрын

    Another awesome video from a master storyteller.

  • @chriscookesuffolk
    @chriscookesuffolk8 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @HootOwl513

    @HootOwl513

    8 ай 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.

  • @pensnut08
    @pensnut088 ай бұрын

    As always, a great film.

  • @williamjohnbedford5776
    @williamjohnbedford57767 ай бұрын

    Brilliant video Kev.

  • @abelgonzalez5937
    @abelgonzalez59372 ай бұрын

    I’ve always enjoyed history there’s always something new to learn

  • @greghelms4458
    @greghelms44588 ай бұрын

    Awesome Kevin.

  • @OBXDewey
    @OBXDewey6 ай 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

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍🏻

  • @cbhlde
    @cbhlde8 ай бұрын

    Thanks Kev!

  • @fredazcarate4818
    @fredazcarate48187 ай 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

    7 ай 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

    7 ай бұрын

    @@thehistorysquad It is more than kind words Sir but an honest compliment to a gentleman that has earn his spurs!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    7 ай бұрын

    Well either way Fred, I appreciate it. Thank you. @@fredazcarate4818

  • @ciscoterres717
    @ciscoterres7178 ай 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

    8 ай бұрын

    😂 oh dear, we've all done some crazy things 👍🏻

  • @markcolyer1989
    @markcolyer19898 ай бұрын

    Fantastic well done m8

  • @deniseroe5891
    @deniseroe58918 ай бұрын

    You answered my question as to what exactly was a tilt yard. Thank you for a great history.

  • @agnusdei8442
    @agnusdei84428 ай бұрын

    Excellent work again, thank u!!!

  • @hannahbrown2728
    @hannahbrown27288 ай бұрын

    Theres nothing quite like a new video from The History Squad!

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    Cheers Hannah, appreciate that 👍🏻

  • @Sanquezo
    @Sanquezo8 ай бұрын

    I absolutely enjoy this channel

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    8 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @toddmitchell9172
    @toddmitchell91728 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the great video

  • @davinci3379
    @davinci33796 ай 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

    6 ай бұрын

    Wow, thank you!

  • @peacefrogx5143
    @peacefrogx51438 ай 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.

  • @Katze5335
    @Katze53358 ай бұрын

    Kevin is just the best

  • @WSFM_Rex
    @WSFM_Rex7 ай бұрын

    This is the best dude - more historical medical videos plz !

  • @thehistorysquad

    @thehistorysquad

    7 ай бұрын

    Yep, every week!

  • @janetbowersox83
    @janetbowersox838 ай бұрын

    Ooooh! Thanks for mentioning "A Knights Tale" !