Did CRUSADERS wear SURCOATS because of the SUN on their Chainmail Armor? scholagladiatoria 2023-06-26 | In many places you will hear that the crusaders started wearing surcoats over their armor due to the heat of the sun. But in the age of mail (AKA chainmail) does this even make any sense?3 extra videos each month on Patreon, which hugely helps support this channel:patreon.com/scholagladiatoriaFacebook & Twitter updates, info and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.comMatt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_savedEaston Antique Arms:antique-swords.co.uk
WHICH SWORD will Tod & Skall CHOOSE? With @tods_workshop & @Skallagrim scholagladiatoria 2024-10-16 | In part 2 of our deep dive maker and user video series, we look at post-Renaissance sword types, and ask - WHICH WOULD WE CHOOSE IN A FIGHT? With @Skallagrim and @tods_workshop ▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk
BEASTS OF WAR! Creatures in Historical Warfare scholagladiatoria 2024-10-14 | Thanks to World Anvil for sponsoring this video - you can get 51% off any yearly subscription to World Anvil with code SCHOLA at worldanvil.com/?c=scholaA big variety of animals and creatures have been used over the centuries in warfare, and some of them will shock you! From prehistoric times to WW2.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk
*Double-Edged* Japanese Samurai Swords (KATANA) were a REAL THING? scholagladiatoria 2024-10-11 | The double-edged katana, known by various names, including Kissaki Moroha Zukuri (鋒両刃造) and Kogarasu Zukuri (小烏造). Replica by Shadow Dancer Swords: swordcn.com▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk
How NOT to GRIP European BRONZE AGE SWORDS? scholagladiatoria 2024-10-09 | Due to their hilt designs, a considerable amount of debate has happened around how to grip or hold European Bronze Age swords. I think it's fairly simple, with evidence from other periods and cultures.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#bronzeage #swords #archaeology
RAPIER & SMALLSWORD Deep Dive with @Skallagrim & @tods_workshop scholagladiatoria 2024-10-07 | Taking a deep dive look at the making and handling of rapiers and smallswords with @Skallagrim and @tods_workshop ▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk
WHATS INSIDE? Massive SWORDS Unboxing with Matt & @lucykatecrochet scholagladiatoria 2024-10-04 | A big box of swords! But can you guess what's inside? Weapons provided by antique-swords.co.uk▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk
SWORD LENGTH CHANGES from Bronze Age to Medieval scholagladiatoria 2024-09-30 | The length of one-handed sword blades has a complex relationship with shield type and method of use. We can perhaps use this data to help understand historical weapon use in periods where we have almost no precise written or artistic clues.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#romans #bronzeage #archaeology
DAGGERS and CULTURAL IDENTITY - Indias Famous KATAR and its Neighbours scholagladiatoria 2024-09-27 | The Indian Katar can be found in many forms across India, but it can tell us a LOT about cultural identity for more than just that reason.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#weapons #archeology #indianhistory
Why does this RARE CUTLASS have TWO cutting EDGES? scholagladiatoria 2024-09-25 | Get 20% OFF + Free International Shipping @Manscaped with code SCHOLA at http://manscaped.com/schola #manscapedpartner Why do these RARE naval cutlasses have two edges instead of the more normal single edge?▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk
A VITAL CLUE to how BRONZE AGE SWORDS were used? With @BronzeAgeSwords scholagladiatoria 2024-09-23 | There are thousands of surviving Bronze Age swords, but we have very few clues about how swords were used in that period. Is there one vital clue right in front of our eyes? Sword by @BronzeAgeSwords ▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk
Are Historians WRONG about NORMAN CAVALRY SHIELDS? scholagladiatoria 2024-09-20 | I have long argued that 'Norman' kite shields, as shown on Bayeux Tapestry, were more infantry than cavalry shields, but is THIS the final proof?▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk
WHATS IN THE BOX? Antique Swords & Knives! With @lucykatecrochet scholagladiatoria 2024-09-18 | It's time for an antique sword/knife unboxing extravaganza with Matt & Lucy Easton of LucyKateCrochet @lucykatecrochet ▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk
What are NINJA SWORDS ACTUALLY? scholagladiatoria 2024-09-15 | Thanks to HelloFresh for sponsoring today's video. Go to strms.net/hellofresh_scholagladiatoria use my code SCHOLASEP10, and receive 10 free meals + free breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active if you’re in the US. The link and code are valid in all countries and the respective local discount will apply.What are 'ninja swords'? Did the ninja actually have a specific type of sword historically, and where does the idea of ninja swords come from?▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk
El Cid (1961) GREAT Movie BAD Sword Fight! scholagladiatoria 2024-09-13 | Reviewing a sword fight from the seminal movie El Cid (1961) starring Charlton Heston. You can see the full unedited fight here: youtube.com/watch?v=iMLItFkwyHA▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk
NEW Royal Armouries / Windlass / Easton SWORDS PREVIEW @RoyalArmouries scholagladiatoria 2024-09-11 | A quick preview look at the next 3 swords we are releasing with the @RoyalArmouries : shop.royalarmouries.org/collections/windlass-swords▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#swords #medieval #replica
BACK EDGE CUTS in Sword Fighting: Good but WEAK scholagladiatoria 2024-09-09 | False (back) edge cuts in swordsmanship can be very useful in a whole range of circumstances, but they are weak, and really only for specific targets. ▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#martialarts #medievalhistory #fencing
Climbing a MOUNTAIN in MEDIEVAL ARMOUR! In aid of @RoyalArmouries Jousting with Emma Pearn scholagladiatoria 2024-09-08 | Emma's fundraiser for the Royal Armouries: justgiving.com/page/emmajoust-1722935337125?utm_medium=fundraising&utm_content=page%2Femmajoust-1722935337125&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=pfp-shareEmma's Instagram: instagram.com/emmajoust?igsh=czZwZDEzNWZ2dnh5Royal Armouries Instagram: instagram.com/royalarmouriesmuseum?igsh=NHl0OWZtaWdqYjd1▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk
How to DATE this MYSTERY Antique Sabre? scholagladiatoria 2024-09-04 | This is an unusual non-regulation sabre, but it has one important clue which helps date it historically.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#military #swords #antiques
ANTI-ARMOUR DAGGERS: Different solutions in EUROPE vs INDIA scholagladiatoria 2024-09-02 | Daggers evolved in several cultures to bypass or compromise armour, in medieval & Renaissance Europe, but also in India and elsewhere. Tod's video: youtube.com/watch?v=7iU3q23jGX0▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#antiques #martialarts #history
Historical REPLICAS OF ORIGINAL SWORDS Vs Generic Replica Swords scholagladiatoria 2024-08-30 | Replica historical swords actually come in a range of types and we need to consider the difference between replicas of specific historical swords, and generic sword replicas based on types of historical swords. We can gain different things from each, and there is an important place for each, but they are not the same.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#swordfighting #swordreviews #history
Are LARP SWORDS GOOD from a HEMA perspective? scholagladiatoria 2024-08-28 | A HEMA person looks at LARP swords and asks, are they good, are they fun, and maybe are they useful for HEMA?▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#larp #swordfighting #martialarts
Best KNIFE for DEFENCE against a BEAR OR TIGER? scholagladiatoria 2024-08-26 | I was asked by Patron Mark Lee if a rondel dagger would be a good as a last ditch defence against a bear attack, so I decided to expand the question to look at several knife types, against various large predators.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#knifereview #bear #bushcraft
Renaissance SWORDS Not Surpassed by Later Designs! scholagladiatoria 2024-08-23 | Renaissance sword design really reached the apex of technology and design, and was never really surpassed.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#renaissance #swords #martialarts
The REAL REASON they chose SMALLSWORDS instead of RAPIERS scholagladiatoria 2024-08-21 | Why did so many military and naval officers around the year 1700 choose smallswords instead of rapiers?▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#swordfighting #royalnavy #antiques
BIG AXES & TWO-HANDED SWORDS when you get DISTANCE WRONG! scholagladiatoria 2024-08-19 | How do you use large axes, such as pollaxes and halberds, and big two-handed swords, like the 'zweihander', when you get the distance wrong?▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk
ONE REASON why AXES are HARD TO USE IN COMBAT scholagladiatoria 2024-08-16 | There is one particular reason why axes are actually trickier to use in actual combat than swords.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#medievalcombat #vikingaxe #axe
What Medieval Knights wore UNDER ARMOUR? scholagladiatoria 2024-08-15 | What did late-medieval and Renaissance KNIGHTS wear under armour, and what were the options?▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#knight #history #medievalhistory
How the TUDORS EQUIPPED their SOLDIERS scholagladiatoria 2024-08-12 | How were late-medieval and Renaissance (specifically Tudor / Elizabethan) soldiers armoured and equipped? Looking at a historical source from 1589.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#tudor #queenelizabeth #medieval
Why were STRAIGHT SWORDS chosen in places where CURVED SWORDS were more normal? scholagladiatoria 2024-08-08 | Why were STRAIGHT SWORDS chosen in places where CURVED SWORDS were more normal?▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#curvedswords #swordfighting #history
NEW FENCING SWORDS from Kvetun Armoury & Matt Easton & BOHEMA event in Prague scholagladiatoria 2024-08-06 | News from the workshop of Kvetun Armoury and Matt Easton's collaborations, and about a new HEMA event in Prague bohema.info - kvetun-armoury.com - https://hema-praha.cz▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#historicaleuropeanmartialarts #medieval #fencing
How were Medieval Armies & Soldiers Recruited? scholagladiatoria 2024-08-05 | Medieval soldiers were recruited for armies in various ways. Matt Easton explains!▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#medieval #soldiers #recruitment
Were Medieval ENGLISH ARCHERS Actually USELESS? scholagladiatoria 2024-07-31 | Because knights' plate armour was so effective at stopping all weapons, including arrows, some people reckon English longbows were almost useless. facebook.com/gambargin▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#medieval #archers #longbows
How OLD were Medieval Knights & Soldiers in Battle? The Battle of Tewkesbury (1471) scholagladiatoria 2024-07-29 | What sort of age were medieval soldiers and knights who fought in battles? I looked in depth at one particular prominent and important battle during the Wars of the Roses - the Battle of Tewkesbury 1471.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#medieval #knights #soldiers
NOT all MEDIEVAL ARMOUR was Italian or German: the Western Alps with Chris Dobson scholagladiatoria 2024-07-28 | A lot of late-medieval armour followed regional tendencies and slowly researchers are unlocking these details. Art & Armour in the Western Alps: renaissancedissident.com/publications.html#medievalknight #armor #bookreview
The CLEVER MACE design that should have been more POPULAR! scholagladiatoria 2024-07-24 | This wonderful Indo-Persian flanged mace was featured in Olympia's June 2024 auction: olympiaauctions.com/auction/lot/lot-65---a-south-indian-mace-gada-17th18th-century-probably-bijapur-karnataka/?lot=45142&so=0&st=&sto=0&au=129&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=1&pp=96&pn=1&g=1▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#medieval #indian #weapons
When BIGGER Medieval DAGGERS are BETTER (and when they ARE NOT) scholagladiatoria 2024-07-22 | Medieval rondel daggers, as carried by knights in war and nobles in civilian life, came in a wide variety of sizes. Here I explain why you might WANT a smaller or a bigger one.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#medievalhistory #knight #armor
Among the BEST SWORDS of the 19th Century: French Army Sabres scholagladiatoria 2024-07-19 | Looking specifically at the French 1845 pattern infantry officer's sabre, with reference to other models.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#antiqueswords #frencharmy #history
Armored Knights POLLAXE DOMINATED Medieval BATTLES with VERSATILITY scholagladiatoria 2024-07-17 | Last weekend I took part in the battle of Tewkesbury Medieval Festival and it gave me some new insights into the use of the pollaxe in medieval battles. With @AlexTheHistoryGuy ▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#medieval #knight #weapons
QUICK & NIMBLE Medieval Longsword SABRE: Like a European KATANA? scholagladiatoria 2024-07-16 | A medieval Hungarian or Venetian longsword sabre, examined by Matt Easton at Olympia Auctions: olympiaauctions.com/auction/lot/lot-209---a-sabre-possibly-hungarian-late-15th-century/?lot=43173&so=0&st=&sto=0&au=129&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=1&pp=96&pn=3&g=1▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#medieval #sword #Hungarian
Polishing ARMOR Can Be Much EASIER Than You Thought scholagladiatoria 2024-07-12 | I was asked by some viewers to show how I polished up my armour, so here is a little show and tell of how I buff my armour to make it really shiny. Also useful for restoration.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#howtotutorials #polishing #armor
Essential Facts on the Most Advanced Sword: The Smallsword scholagladiatoria 2024-07-10 | Some essential facts you should know about smallswords.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#swordsmanship #fencing #sword
The English Civil War BROADSWORD that SOLDIERS preferred to RAPIERS scholagladiatoria 2024-07-08 | An English mortuary hilted broadsword, examined by Matt Easton at Olympia Auctions: olympiaauctions.com/auction/lot/lot-162---a-fine-english-mortuary-hilted-broadsword-second-quarter-of-the-17th-century/?lot=44926&so=0&st=&sto=0&au=129&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=1&pp=96&pn=2&g=1▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#civilwar #broadsword #rapier
Why this MASSIVE Spanish RAPIER is INSANELY UNFAIR! scholagladiatoria 2024-07-05 | An incredible Spanish rapier, examined by Matt Easton at Olympia Auctions: olympiaauctions.com/auction/lot/lot-158---a-fine-cup-hilt-rapier-circa-1640-brescian-or-spanish/?lot=44925&so=0&st=&sto=0&au=129&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=1&pp=96&pn=2&g=1▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#renaissance #sword #rapier
Why Medieval Plate Armour NEEDS GAPS scholagladiatoria 2024-07-03 | Everyone wants to talk about the gaps in full plate armour. But let's talk about why the gaps are there.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#medieval #history #knight
How a Medieval KNIGHT wears their ARMOUR: New armour put on and tested scholagladiatoria 2024-07-01 | See how my new harness (armour) is put on, and then first tests are done. The armour was made by Radoslaus the Armourer. Video with kind help from @ZacharyEvans▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#medieval #history #knight
How European Swords adopted Turkish Features scholagladiatoria 2024-06-27 | Get 10% off MOVA Globes with code SCHOLA at bit.ly/movascholaThe spread of sword design features in Europe, as a result of Turkish invasions and influence.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#turkish #ottomanempire #swords
A Renaissance RAPIER that can OVERPOWER enemies with specialization scholagladiatoria 2024-06-25 | A North European (probably German) rapier, with a very specialized thrusting blade. Olympia Auctions: olympiaauctions.com/auction/search/?au=129▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#rapier #renaissance #history
Why THUMB RINGS were popular on SWORDS scholagladiatoria 2024-06-24 | Olympia Auctions: olympiaauctions.com/auction/lot/lot-210---a-north-european-rapier-early-17th-century-with-silver-encrusted-hilt-17th-century-and-later/?lot=44695&so=0&st=&sto=0&au=129&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&pp=96&pn=3&g=1A real original antique 17th century sword with a thumb ring, handled and explained by Matt Easton.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#antique #sword #fencing
Early Rapier or Sidesword scholagladiatoria 2024-06-23 | Olympia Auctions: olympiaauctions.com/auction/search/?au=129A real original EARLY rapier... or is it a sidesword? Explained by Matt Easton.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#renaissance #sword #rapier
Big but QUICK! An original Two-Handed Sword (Montante / Zweihander / Spadone) scholagladiatoria 2024-06-21 | Olympia Auctions: olympiaauctions.com/auction/search/?au=129A real original antique two-handed sword, handled and explained by Matt Easton.▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible:patreon.com/scholagladiatoria▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun:facebook.com/historicalfencingtwitter.com/scholagladiato1▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK:swordfightinglondon.com▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest:matt-easton.co.ukpinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale:antique-swords.co.uk#medieval #sword #zweihander
