Medieval Era
From Weapons and Armour to Kings and Queens and all things in-between!
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31st Jul 2021 - Another in The Medieval School of German Swordsmanship was defensive stance known as The Tutta. Often seen as a ‘’Low Ready’’ …
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31st Jul 2021 - The German School of Swordmanship in the 16th Century was noted for developing many widely used combat tactics in the late Middle Ages. One such defen …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Assizes of Jerusalem were a set of laws – which outlined the legal procedures (based on European customs and privileges) – for Feudal …
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31st Jul 2021 - Originating in Medieval Germany, The Helmschau (or “Helms Show”) was a function that preceded a Tournament. They were popular in 15th Cent …
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31st Jul 2021 - Also called a "Melee Match", this variation of The Hastilude, was popular in the 14th through 16th Centuries. In such a Match, a large Field was chose …
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31st Jul 2021 - A 14th to 15th Centuries French protocol related to The Hastilude, The Pas d'Armes was simply put, The "Passing of Arms". As a way of "testing" a Comp …
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31st Jul 2021 - The 13th Century Spanish Jinete were the dominate form of Light Cavalry, deployed against the Muslim Incursions - which would lead to The Reconquista …
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31st Jul 2021 - Not an actual title (despite many claims), the term “Knight Errant” was originally a Medieval literary device to promote a specific charac …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Military Order of St. John Hospitaller (later The Knights of Malta) – were granted Charter to occupy The Islands of Malta, Tripoli and Gozo …
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31st Jul 2021 - A 14th Century protocol, The Hastilude was linked to the gaming style known as the Tournament. It later became known as any form of Hand to Hand "exhi …
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31st Jul 2021 - Prior to any real form of codified Chivalry, there was Noble Habitus. First seen as early as 1170 A.D. -it was the term for how one was expected to be …
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31st Jul 2021 - A 14th Century Italian Military Unit known also as The “Company of Adventure” and ''Great Company of Germans and English'', it was a Merce …
