A MYSTERY about MEDIEVAL shields

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Published 2018-02-09
Shields have taken many shapes and sizes over the thousands of years of their use. Their design isn’t just random or aesthetic. What can the evolution of the shield during the Middle Ages tell us about how warfare itself changed in this turbulent period? #history #historyfacts #medieval

• Executive Producer: Jason Kingsley OBE
• Executive Producer: Chris Kingsley
• Senior Producer: Brian Jenkins
• Producer: Edward Linley
• Director: Dominic Read
• Presenter: Jason Kingsley OBE
• Camera: Jo Taylor
• Camera: Dominic Read
• Continuity and Stills Photographer: Kasumi
• Production Manager: Kevin Case
• Audio: Frank Newman
• Sound Design: Nick D. Brewer
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• Additional Camera: Darren Cook
• Additional Camera: Neil Phillips
• Additional Sound: Elizabeth Carlyon

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All Comments (21)
  • @PanosMcFarley
    This Youtube channel: Actual historical content. History Channel: Aliens.
  • @tomservo5347
    Remember the good ol' days when History Channel used to show quality stuff such as this?
  • I made a strapped kite type shield for my brother similar to the one you made and initially we did not add a boss. Later, we added one because we found that if you thrust at that spot between the straps where the arm is with a sturdy spear then you can break through the shield and stab the arm, so that boss might have more practicality to it.
  • @yungoldman2823
    I was extremely impressed when you cut to personal demonstration footage of the kite shield on horseback instead of stock footage or artwork. This is some high quality stuff right here!
  • @finhisself501
    The best educators are always the excited ones. If this isn’t the most arresting lecture I’ve seen... I’ve no idea what is.
  • @mediocreman6323
    I can almost hear the discussions between an old medieval armorer and his son, who dares to leave out the boss, which the father does not understand, because, sonny, we have done this as long as I can remember, while the son argues, that this is just a relic of the past no longer of any use, but the father just would not understand the younger generation…
  • @krazo4Christ
    deep whiff Smell that? It's a sincere passion for history.
  • @GregoryKirk1
    The modern riot shield looks surprisingly similar to a Roman Legionnaire's shield, I suspect in large part because the way the baton is used( to thrust in to the rioter to push him.her back) is used much like the roman gladius was.
  • @promosolo
    One of the most enjoyable random recommendations YouTube has ever given me.
  • @Leto85
    I imagine the knight looking at older shields from before his time the way we look at older computers.
  • @tsld8465
    I watched so much "mount and blade 2" video's that these is in my recommendation. Very interested, I try use that knowledge
  • @Louiscare
    My teachers: you need multiple trusted sources Medieval historians: BAYEUX TAPISTERIE
  • @sye601
    I think we need to start an online petition to get Jason Kingsley OBE his official knighthood.
  • @alexp6712
    The heater shield is also a lot thicker than the kite shield. Improved armour led to an increase in weapons like hammers and maces. These rely on blunt force trauma, which transfers better through armour than cutting or piercing weapons. In other words, the armour itself is now good enough to protect from most light attacks, and the shield becomes specialised for heavy attacks.
  • @LudietHistoria
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  • Youtube Logic: 'Oh you liked part 10, well naturally here is part 23 for your next video!'
  • @flot9169
    Listening to someone who clearly is absolutely fascinated by what they are sharing is a delight, especially if they can (like this fellow) pass that fascination on to you. Nice video!
  • @dadofwar292
    Honestly this guy is the best, he indulges in your interest in knights meanwhile giving you good history in a friendly, enthused and non-condescending manner.
  • @amfortas
    Im amazed at the attention to detail on the Bayeaux Tapestry