The fact that you make the information understandable and accessible is why I assumed you're not a professor.
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
lol
@kamhyde40
7 жыл бұрын
LOL, there are good teachers out there with credentials. Ian just happens to have arrived, as an effective teacher, on a a different path.
@lukensti
6 жыл бұрын
As a History major in college, I appreciate your work on KZitem in presenting historical concepts in a proper and educational way. Living History is an important aspect in understanding history as many don't truly understand what the world was truly like in the *insert era*. After watching quite a few of your videos, alongside Metatron, Shadiversity, and Skallagrim, I am inspired to take the initiative to present history not only in the academic setting through lectures and texts but in presenting pieces of the past to help people understand history. I applaud you for your work and I cannot wait to see what you will contribute to KZitem. Pax.
@grailknight6794
7 жыл бұрын
Who is Knyght Errant? simple a badass historical channel with an awesomly bearded hoste.
@MrZeerix
6 жыл бұрын
Fuck ye! Coolest modern knight i've yet to discover! Plus that beard just doubles the cool factor!
@phoenixrising4573
7 жыл бұрын
You may not have formal credentials, but I think at this point you would be considered a valid and valuable speaker, even in an academic setting. My degree was in history(and anthropology), and as I said once before, you would make a very fine lecturer in that field. Especially for an American speaker(yes I'm American as well), you present things in an interesting manner without resorting to silly gimmicks, and that is greatly appreciated. This field is still new(er) to me, and it has been enjoyable to have a nicely presented, intelligent discussion of the time period I've ended up in. Thank you for your previous responses to questions as well, the helped make some decisions on the armor i purchased for the sport side of things(while maintaining some level of historical accuracy)
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@phoenixrising4573
7 жыл бұрын
Having been taught by and worked with some of the most brilliant minds in archaeology and history(Drs Bradford, Wachsmann, Wayne Smith, and many many others) in my time at A&M, that's one of the most arrogant and inaccurate statements I've heard made. You don't end up an INA fellow or Head of the Israeli nautical archaeology department by not knowing your field. Kynght Errant you're welcome. Thank you again for your assistance on the questions about great bascinets, and the floating poleyns.
@ABAlphaBeta
3 жыл бұрын
@@phoenixrising4573 You're faking your credentials or understand precious little about history as opposed to erudition.
@395leandro
7 жыл бұрын
I have an university degree in history and I have to say that I learn A LOT from your videos. Unfortunately this kind of deep research on topics such as clothing, arms and armor are not popular on the academic field of medieval history. The closest I did to this was a research on gothic architecture.
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I am lucky to be acquainted with a lot of academics in the medievalist world, and you're absolutely right. The area of study dedicated to the history of arms and armor is incredibly narrow (and even narrower still when you focus on Medieval European armor), with very few dedicated professionals in the field. I've always found it interesting that it's a field where even the PhD's recognize and rely on contributions from well-respected amateurs. I don't know how much that exists in other fields.
@395leandro
7 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thank you for your reply and the amazing content. You're the kind of content creator that lacks on KZitem. It is true. I had two higly nation-wide accredited medievalist professors and I'm sure they would also be surprised by your works on this field. It happens a lot in all fields of history. Unfortunately nowadays there are two main "ways" of approaching history: social history or a materialist approach of political history (the marxist method). This apply to all fields. In Medieval history church and society is the main focus of most historians. I particularly enjoy studying military history but it is quite hard to find an advisor that will endorse a proper academic research on this field (even in major universities). But I could notice that this scenario in changing and the Annales School is losing more and more the strenght that it gained last century. I think social historians fail to comprehend that the study of the material culture can greatly improve their understandings on a society. I know one PhD medievalist researcher in person that actually does this, but she only uses liturgical objects to study the medieval jews. Maybe you should considering pursuing a degree on history. I'm sure it would be a piece of cake for you. Also your hobby will become quite serious. I have great respect for your work, since I found your channel I'm binge watching all the videos. Again, thank you very much. From one historian to another.
@apodis4900
6 жыл бұрын
I came here on the recommendation of the Metatron channel. Looking forward to watching your videos. On the strength of this video your channel looks great. 😀
@Player_Review
7 жыл бұрын
tl;dr, Knyght Errant is a living god, which is totally accurate. Long live this channel!
@DoktorWeasel
7 жыл бұрын
Don't forget to mention the awesome beard. Which gets more epic with each video.
@weaboogarbage9913
6 жыл бұрын
"Attention to detail." Absolutely a former sailor.
@glenngutshall5507
7 жыл бұрын
A warrior is a warrior, only the equipment changes
@glenngutshall5507
7 жыл бұрын
This is true but not what I had asserted. All warriors however face the same atavistic conditions in battle. Some excel, others do not but the martial mindset is pretty universal.
@Tullio238
7 жыл бұрын
I really enjoy your channel, with the talking to the camera style - no stupid KZitem voice, no clickbait, just getting to the point and talking about interesting armour
@klyanadkmorr
7 жыл бұрын
You have to be really intelligent to qualify for the Naval Academy, which explains 95% of your attention to detail and observation interpretation skills. Thanks for you taking the time to share your knowledge and expertise.
@historywithhilbert146
7 жыл бұрын
Great to get to know you a little better Ian, thanks for making this!
@ahab145
5 жыл бұрын
Aaa Hilbert I see you a a great taste in channels
@lmonk9517
7 жыл бұрын
Lies!!! This channel clearly started as a medium to show off your awesome Led Zeppelin covers.
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Hahaha... many moons ago.
@matthewmillar3804
7 жыл бұрын
So now you're going to do a video on your beard? Not joking. Does it catch on mail (maille?) or other armour bits? Do you trim it, and if so how? What products do you use? What does your spouse think of it (assuming you're married)? Does it get in the way of your job in either a physical or social way? Is it historically styled? Are you going to keep it for the foreseeable future?
@chrisbolland5634
6 жыл бұрын
I've heard several ads accounts of men braiding their beards and tucking them in their belts.
@juandavidrestrepoduran6007
5 жыл бұрын
Matthew Millar he had said his beard can get caught in armour parts, specially maille. His aventail doesn’t catch the beard because it is padded
@theusher2893
5 жыл бұрын
The more simply you can explain something, the better you know the material. I love this channel.
@shadesamurai
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ian for what you are doing! :D
@DoktorWeasel
7 жыл бұрын
Regardless of your background, you certainly have a talent for teaching as well as historical research. I bet you were a great instructor pilot. Thanks for doing these videos to help the rest of us understand things a bit more. Keep up the awesome work. On a related note, have you considered filming some of your living history group's activities for the channel? It'd be a bit of a change of pace from your normal video style, but would be a good compliment to it.
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Yes, I have considered doing a little filming at an event. We have a big one coming up in a couple months and if I get the opportunity I may try to do just that. No promises though, sometimes this show is super hectic :)
@KincadeCeltoSlav
7 жыл бұрын
Your Presentation of Information is Amazing. You set a new degree of Excellence in Media, Sir!
@ParkerBrown1979
7 жыл бұрын
You channel has been a wonderful springboard for greater knowledge. I hope to see you at this upcoming Military Through the Ages.
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Thank Parker, I'm glad that it's been helpful. Looking forward to MTA!
@allluckyseven
5 жыл бұрын
Came here through Melissa Ng and Adam Savage over on Tested. Good stuff, man! Very honest and earnest video.
@fieryflameis4855
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great content Ian. You're videos are always very informative and greatly put together..
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@jonnyone-truck2460
6 жыл бұрын
9:07 "You have to be careful with your informational sources on KZitem" A video topic of its own. (Edited for spelling)
@AGermanFencer
7 жыл бұрын
Come to Azincourt at some point in the future! Love your work! Its worth so much! Keep on doing what you do, and thank you very much for it!
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you sir. I would love to come to Agincourt one of these days. I regret not being able to attend the 600th.
@rickansell661
7 жыл бұрын
And of course, if you are this side of the pond don't forget, given your background, to wander down to Portsmouth Mk I, a short rail journey from the big city wherin lurketh the Wallace Collection. with perhaps a side trip down to Yeovilton
@AGermanFencer
7 жыл бұрын
It was a blast. Would be an honour so see you on the english side across the field some day ;)
@emperordraygon
7 жыл бұрын
Terrific idea I think it'd be cool if more people released background videos like this!
@blueband8114
6 жыл бұрын
From a English man who also has a very keen interest in Military history( though mine has always been European 1790-1945) its very refreshing to see citizens of other countries interested in a subject i am currently just getting into. I have recently subscribed here as its a very interesting and well presented site.
@kj4242
4 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, those EE degrees are given out like candy!.. Esp from the USN academy. I just found Channel and I really appreciate it.
@siestatime4638
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for verifying a personal observation - the gray beard hairs grow faster than the others.
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
They're my favorites!
@TakersMissy
6 жыл бұрын
Hello! First-time visitor to your channel after seeing an endorsement on Metatron's channel. I love history and value learning from those like you who are both passionate about it and highly committed to providing accurate, well-researched facts in its presentation. Also - thank you for your years of service in our U.S. Navy - much love and respect. :-)
@youtubeseagull
6 жыл бұрын
oddly, superior video and audio quality as well. Pretty good for an enthusiast.
@Cory_Dora
6 жыл бұрын
I learned about your channel by stumbling upon Shadiversity’s channel. Im excited to expand because European history in general fascinates me, and military history is a huge part of that. I look forward to delving deeper into your channel. (Btw, it sounds like Shad and you collaborated on warning people that just cuz someone read a book or watched a doc, doesnt make them an “expert” cuz Ive read plenty of books and watched many docs, and Im, by no means, an expert.)
@panchamkauns
7 жыл бұрын
It’s very refreshing to hear you compare the “medieval soldier’s kit” to the modern soldier’s kit, speaking from practical experience. Historical arms and armour have become so tangled up in fantasy that such a down-to-earth perspective doesn’t come up as often as it should.
@jonaspeters1320
6 жыл бұрын
I’ve just found your channel a couple of weeks ago. I really enjoy your work and you scientific approach to research. I wish my former history teacher would have been more like you. In my opinion everybody should have your mentality when it comes to historical context and correctness. Keep the good work up.
@KnyghtErrant
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@kamhyde40
7 жыл бұрын
Your attention to detail and your ability to express your own understanding of these details is really compelling. I wasn't that interested in the topic of armor until I started watching your well researched channel. I was interested in illuminated manuscripts so when I saw them being used here I was hooked. Thanks for sharing your insights and your wisdom.
@Timbyte
7 жыл бұрын
Sucha nice guy.
@rlinka1
Жыл бұрын
Very cool channel and super interesting topic presented in a unique way. I see you have been inactive for a while. Really hope you find your way back to youtube!
@CTME23
5 жыл бұрын
I definitely got curious when you dropped "ulnar styloid process" in your gothic gauntlet vid 😅
@brotherandythesage
7 жыл бұрын
One thing I appreciate about this channel is that Ian always shares his sources. He even made a few videos about some of them!
@daveh3997
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your personal history and insights into your approach to living history. I believe your USNA education, EE degree and experience as a helicopter pilot and instructor are truly useful in your current activities. Critical thinking, problem solving, and willingness adapt as you learn something new, are important abilities. There seems to be an attitude in some academics to dismiss what they weren't already taught. And that can lead to perpetuation of errors. While you academic credentials may not say PhD in Medieval History. your willingness to study, evaluate, use, and importantly-- share what you have learned is just as valuable.
@muskyelondragon
7 жыл бұрын
You are putting up fantastically researched videos that really connect to your audience. Thats me! Thank you!
@Centaur255
5 жыл бұрын
Dude I just found your channel, and this is amazing! Love your approach to video creation, and look forward to following the channel!
@michaelmaranda3386
7 жыл бұрын
Keep up the great work my friend. I enjoy your videos very much.
@johndumbeltion1693
7 жыл бұрын
An engineer I knew it ! You are by far the best source available to those of us , who due to budgetary constraints, re-engineer Indian armor to a more historically correct form ! A poor man at arms buying off the peg . Thanks for the excellent illustrations and pictures !
@Hellspijker
7 жыл бұрын
and thank you, for sharing your intrest and findings
@lancerd4934
7 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the level of detail you put into your videos. There's plenty of info out there with broad strokes, but I've never seen anywhere else where they get right down to the nitty gritty of how pieces work together or articulate etc. The only downside is that now I'm going to be so much more anal about the detail once I get my own harness lol. Also, thank you for your service.
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Hahaha, yes... once you know certain things you will forever be your own worst critic when it comes to your kit! :)
@NoQuestions4sked
7 жыл бұрын
Damn! When I learned you were an aviator in another video I assumed you were a WO in the Army NOT a USNA graduate. Keep up the good work buddy, I have crazy respect for you.
@WeirdD1986
7 жыл бұрын
have you pondered on an idea to make a book "15 ct. reenactment" ?
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
I'd be lying if I said no, but I don't think I have anything new to say that isn't already found elsewhere.
@WeirdD1986
7 жыл бұрын
from my experience in reenactment we have a bunch of arguments from food items to which materials were used. sometimes it feels that everything goes =( in sense you can have any period equipment and its OK, my friend and I are trying to collect everything in one word document just to make easier for us to remind ourselves , and for new comers easier orientation.
@macmurfy2jka
7 жыл бұрын
well said as usual. As A fellow engineer I agree about the technical part of things. It always amazes me just how much information the images you provide actually contain and just how much many people seem to miss. Keep up the good work!
@AkosKovacs.Author.Musician
7 жыл бұрын
Great video,but I have to know one thing. Which one was first,the beard or man?
@brenneisen-baumpflege
2 жыл бұрын
You are awesome. Bless you.
@minorityofthought1306
6 жыл бұрын
Subbed because of this video. Rock on... :)
@elijahtalmud8281
7 жыл бұрын
Wow, I had no idea you were a serviceman. Thank you very much for keeping me and my family safe, my dude.
@MarekDohojda
7 жыл бұрын
To be 100% honest, anybody who thinks that getting degree actually makes you an expert is very much mistaken. While some people with degrees certain are experts, this isn't because of their degrees, which at best gave them bases, but because of their continual studies. What I have noticed is that people with degrees very often refuse to acknowledge that what they have learned maybe wrong, and are pretty close minded in being able to ignore. In other words your lack of degree, if anything, gives you an advantage. People like Tobias Capwell are example of the above. He has a degree (I am pretty sure he has a doctorate, but I didn't check), and he continued to learned after words. The wealth of knowledge he posses (and the presentation) is amazing. You are another example of this. You do not have a degree, but the level of knowledge and your ability to properly present it puts you on far higher ground then vast majority of those with degrees. In other words, well done! I love your channel and what you know.
@ExhumedFromBed
7 жыл бұрын
You've convinced me to watch every video you have up till now and into the future. Thank you for your time and hard work. I will await new videos from you with great interest and anticipation!
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you, and welcome to the channel!
@TheDecaystar
6 жыл бұрын
Your great. I’ve learned a lot of new things in regards to armour. Appreciate the lever of detail ;)
@LovelyChaosIsABeauty
7 жыл бұрын
I absolutely love your videos! Thank you for helping people like me become introduced into the wonderful world of history.
@Visigoth_
7 жыл бұрын
I just stumbled across your channel, I'm liking what I'm seeing. . . Subscribed
@louirudy670
7 жыл бұрын
big Fan of this chanel, great video as always
@oberstul1941
7 жыл бұрын
You are awesome, mate! Nuff said.
@dizzt19
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info!
@pmurphy5948
7 жыл бұрын
Wow, 35k subs now Ian!? Congrats!!! Also very well said describing how living history, historical accuracy, and experimental archaeology actually work
@vinceore2025
7 жыл бұрын
As an academic, I can tell you: good job. You show that with wiseness and logic, every one can make it go forward! Keep going!
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@sinnepsosa
7 жыл бұрын
you have so many interesting videos I don't know where to begin =D
@_Sallylovesblood
7 жыл бұрын
you deserve more subscribers brother
@nightshadesyrup1624
7 жыл бұрын
as a new subscriber this was very helpful
@paulandsueroberts4121
7 жыл бұрын
Interesting bio Ian many thanks.
@planesrift
7 жыл бұрын
You might not have the academic background but you are a true knight!
@atriell4981
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Ian :) I'm making a miniatures of weapons and other historical stuff and I try my best to make my miniatures historically accurate as it is possible. I recently started research about armor and already made some helmets. Your channel i priceless for me to gain the information I'm needing. Thank you, again :)
@MySelfDefenseBlog
7 жыл бұрын
Hi I just subscribed to you channel as I like to make sense of medieval arms and armor.
@tetsu707
7 жыл бұрын
I always love this channel.
@danieldebilek7001
7 жыл бұрын
keep up the good work deus vult!
@Xbuschwacker
7 жыл бұрын
Deus vult? Play a lot of CK2 or just spouting off some regular ordinary white supremacy?
@idiot0622
7 жыл бұрын
buschwacker lol
@untilthenextfullmoon
7 жыл бұрын
buschwacker Triggered
@idiot0622
7 жыл бұрын
buschwacker deus cult has nothing to do with white supremacy btw. :) dunno where you heard that.
@Xbuschwacker
7 жыл бұрын
If only that were true :( White supremacists are trying to appropriate medieval things for their political purposes: knowyourmeme.com/memes/deus-vult. In my opinion, it's important to call out the bigotry so we can keep enjoying medieval content like this video - otherwise, bigots will co-opt it and ruin it for us all.
@method6887
6 жыл бұрын
Subscribed 👍
@tasatort9778
7 жыл бұрын
Loved your series on Helms and am wondering if it would be worthwhile to do a similar series on the other pieces of gear (pauldrons, breastplates, gauntlets, etc....)
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
I'm willing to talk about virtually any high quality piece of armor I can get my hands on. I hope to get access to some nice pauldrons and breastplate here in the not too distant future.
@tasatort9778
7 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! I'll be looking foreword to it!
@snsm6730
7 жыл бұрын
You may not have formal credentials... As someone who has a pile of degrees myself I can tell you from experience that it is those outside the ivory towers who have the best perspectives. Roman legionarie re-enactors are another good example of relearning historical reality by doing....
@Howzit834
6 жыл бұрын
Hey man, just started watching your videos and I'm hooked. Great job and keep the videos coming!
@peterhuber1702
7 жыл бұрын
Ian Laspina is someone I truly admire. He gives one of the best explanations of the concept of living history I've ever heard in this video. I'm also very pleased to hear someone who shares my own orignal interest in historical recreation. In his KZitem video here, go to 2:30, then 3:23, 3:41 and for a great example of how well living history can be done, 4:40. You can apply what Ian is discussing to any historical era that people recreate. You can better understand why this kind of approach in reenacting or historical hobbies is rare at 5:15. I'm very happy to see that there are people like Ian who have this type of interest in history. If you have the patience, watch the whole video to see how intelligent, careful and mature Ian is regarding his involvement in recreating history. For those of you involved in historical reenacting, maybe it will help you understand that some 'living historians' are not just arrogant snobs.
@JC-Denton
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks.
@thomasbaagaard
7 жыл бұрын
I personal don't care what professional background a person got. (and Iam university trained) If he use proper historical methods then he is an historian. Plenty of university trained persons who are very bad historians... And plenty of very good historians who was not university trained. And as others have mentioned there is still plenty of myths in academic books when we are talking arms and armour. The main book we had on the 1st year about this mentioned how armour was heavy. and how the primitive cutting focused fighting in the medieval period was replaced by the more advanced thrust focused fencing in the renascence. (and this was a BA in medieval archaeology... at least out lecture simply told us not to read it and he would make sure everyone learned what they needed)
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Wow, that kind of information being put out at the university level is frightening!
@thomasbaagaard
7 жыл бұрын
well, arms and armour is really not that central to the training of medieval archaeologist, since it is not something you find in the ground that often. So the goal was just to make sure that everyone knew some basic stuff. Now pottery... that is an important topic.. since it never breaks down in the ground, so you always find lots, and lots of pottery. And it can be used to date other finds. (so we properly spent 10 times as much time on pottery than arms and armour. Similar we spend way more time on castles than arms, since the castles still exist around the country) Knowing a bit about all sorts of material culture is the focus... not making experts on one topic. (that can wait for the master degree where you specialize) So we got an external Lecturer for the few lectures about this. As he said, half of you(the students) properly don't care about the topic and you will most likely never need to know much about it. The other half of you, who do care, properly already know way more about the topic than you need to know to be a good field archaeologist. The bad information was from an old book form the 1950ties... (it have since been removed from the reading list... ) And he told us not to read it... (so I naturally became interested in why and did read it) Our Lecturer showed a few HEMA vids instead... (he is active in the HEMA community here and know his way around a longsword) just sufficiently to make sure everyone understood that medieval martial arts was not primitive. And he did a good coverage of how sword and armor developed over time. So in the end the topic was covered pretty well... But that don't change the fact that this book had been used for years to some extent... If we look at other periods (like the american civil war) there are so many myths out there, that gets repeated again and again in poorly made documentaries... So even otherwise great historians, (who are not military historians) repeat them when talking about military stuff... because they don't know any better.
@andrewpetronis7141
7 жыл бұрын
Is there a website for this group you are part of? I didn't know there was any concentration of real reenactors for the medieval period in the US, that's exciting!
@gn019202492000
7 жыл бұрын
I love you Ian!!!! ...and your beard.
@matthewmuir8884
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much. By the way, have you considered making a video about jack chains? I have been trying to find information about that kind of armour with little success other than, "They were less expensive than full plate".
@TheOhgodineedaname
7 жыл бұрын
Well, who are you? (Who are you? Who, who, who, who?) I really wanna know (Who are you? Who, who, who, who?) Excellent video Ian, I hope you continue producing more videos since they are always high quality and contain a ton of information.
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Than you very much! I tried to come up with a clever response using Who lyrics, but I've failed... forgive me!
@jubb1984
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all your effort! It shows, new sub here and im loving the content, keep it up! :)
@cpt.awesome7281
6 жыл бұрын
"All right, all right! Look, it's just- it's just one of those Jenkins home security locks. You press the top button and then- and then enter 5-2-" *Shot* "What he meant to say, kids, is that we ain't never heard o' no fancy door code 'cause in our time, we gots to rely on wood locks and such!"
@theknightofdoom260
7 жыл бұрын
Would love to come over one day and clash swords with you all. Attempting to get my own gang of likely lads to go all medieval on all around here :D.
@M29WeaselDriver
4 жыл бұрын
Greetings from a former army helicopter mechanic. Excellent channel! I'm working on a 14th century English civilian archer impression. I hope to go bow hunting with it as historically accurate as possible. Is there a good place you could recommend for clothing? Since I'm spending the bulk of my time practicing longbow archery I don't have much time to dig into clothing.
@KnyghtErrant
4 жыл бұрын
Hi! For off-the-shelf clothing, a place like Historic Enterprises (US based) is a good starting point for a basic passable 'medieval' wardrobe. The sky is the limit if you want to seek out higher end or custom tailors though.
@Shoegazebasedgenre0.
6 жыл бұрын
can you please do a review on medieval asian arsenals from Persia,India,China,and South East Asia?? thanks
@dunbar555
4 жыл бұрын
wow. A Pavehawk pilot ? No I am humbled !
@lylachristopherson865
6 жыл бұрын
Naval academy will do. . . Thank you.
@GerackSerack
7 жыл бұрын
Antony Cummins has made a video about skining pheasants. Will you make some videos about medieval lifestyle? It could be really interesting. It doesn't need to be gory, though.
@breaden4381
7 жыл бұрын
lol that has been the most random thing I've ever been notified about XD
@AGermanFencer
7 жыл бұрын
Seen that too. Wondered, scrolled on ^^
@DoktorWeasel
7 жыл бұрын
I'm not Ian, but for insights into medieval life I'd recommend the BBC documentary series called Secrets of the Castle. It's a five part series from 2014 with two archeologists and a historian visiting Guedelon, where an authentic 13th century French castle is being built with historical methods. Most of it is about the building of the castle itself and the various craftspeople and skills needed, but they do cover some other bits of daily life like laying down rushes for flooring, cooking, making a gambeson and the like. The Guedelon project in general is something that I think would be of interest of many of the people here. Unfortunatly the sister project of doing the same thing in Arkansas went bankrupt and closed before it really got far at all.
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Definitely something I will consider. I also second the recommendation for the series Secrets of the Castle, it's full of great information.
@GerackSerack
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I will check it out.
@JohnWiedenhoeft
7 жыл бұрын
That outfit at 3:50 looks amazing! I'm curious, did you create the fabric from scratch?
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you! I patterned and sewed the garment myself, but I did not make the fabric itself. It was purchased from a company in the Czech Republic that specializes in re-creating historical textiles and does limited runs of various extant patterns - www.sartor.cz/44-historical-textiles
@JohnWiedenhoeft
7 жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks so much! Love your channel BTW; as for your credentials, I think your style of providing information with the appropriate sources, disclaimers and caveats is more in keeping with academic integrity than the know-it-all attitude displayed by some professionals ;-) Keep it up! :-)
@KryllKiller
7 жыл бұрын
I'm interested in going to one of your events. Is it possible for us to get a schedule?
@thesapientsapiophile
7 жыл бұрын
Which do society or group you partake with? I personally am with the Society For Creative Anachronism (SCA) and have been for 30 years. Your work on KZitem has been excellent so far (I started watching you because of the Medieval Mythbusters and the only problems I have so far with any of you is the Anthony Cummins/ Knightsquire "feud" )
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I belong to an independent living history group called La Belle Compagnie (www.peelaffinity.net/?page_id=79)
@thesapientsapiophile
7 жыл бұрын
Well, anytime you want to cross over to us"table leg abusers" you are in the kingdom of Atlantia at www.atlantia.sca.org/. Many of us cross over to other groups when able.
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Several of the members of La Belle are SCAdians (a few since the 70's!). A portion of them are regulars at Pennsic every year. I briefly dabbled when I lived in Florida but never looked in to the local group when I moved.
@thesapientsapiophile
7 жыл бұрын
The last thing, if you ever go to the Estrella war in Atenveldt (Arizona), look up Gadfrey Jordain Esq. Barony of Atenveldt, Duchy of the Black Rose. Uftah!
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Will do!
@grantlandsmith
7 жыл бұрын
You mention that (wrg to armour) you want fidelity to the original design so as not to experience restrictions or freedoms that the originals did not. Does this mean that the originals can be improved upon in some way? If so, how? A fascinating episode it would be.
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Well, they can be improved upon by borrowing from the future. For example, taking articulation methods from a 16th century armor and applying it to a 14th century armor, or using more advanced materials etc... To some degree we *have* to use more advanced materials, because bloomery steel is just not available and no one really makes it, but we can try to get close by using modern steels with proper carbon content etc... In some ways a lot of re-enactors omit things on their armors, like skipping the underlying mail. That can free up a lot of mobility but you almost never see that in historical sources on the knightly level armors people are intending to reproduce, so it will cause you to experience different things when you intentionally omit it.
@grantlandsmith
7 жыл бұрын
How about a no-limits design, drawing on every imaginable improvement. What fun.
@erikjarandson5458
5 жыл бұрын
Came here by recommendation from Shad. Will stay for the sacred bond between us fur-faces. Well, that, and the medieval history. Mainly the beard, though.
@Cosmoline
7 жыл бұрын
There are reenactment and living history groups all over, and it's a ton of fun. I'm part of the Historic Recrudescence Guild in Anchorage Alaska. We recreate a late 14th century village every summer. www.hrgalaska.org/
@LARPBeard
7 жыл бұрын
having background in instructing has a lot to do with the quality of your videos. several of the popular youtubers have similar backgrounds : metatron is a teacher, Mat Easton has been insyructing for years before he started his KZitem channel. keep up the good work!
@KnyghtErrant
7 жыл бұрын
Hi, thank you. Yes, I think being an instructor for several years helps. Especially when trying to explain technical concepts. Helicopter aerodynamics and systems are obviously different, but conceptually it's not a huge stretch when it comes to how you approach the topic.
@njarlblack1467
7 жыл бұрын
Can somebody tell me about the materials scabbards are made of? Are they only covered in leather with wooden core (or metal later)? Or are there evidence for other materials like fabric?
@concibar4267
7 жыл бұрын
Want da mobility test vids! need for D&D diskussion :P so sincerely: where do I get to them?
... you know The Electric Horseman movie? I really like your Title Knyght Errant, but to my stupid cheesy The Electric Knight would have been so ultimately awesome, with that background.
@hilaryberry7133
2 жыл бұрын
Hi, found you while researching fabric to make a 14th centuary doublet for my son. He is a re-enactor in UK, approx. 1320s. Would like to contact you with a question, but having difficulty finding appropriate address. Would you be happy for me to contact you - notice that you have not posted recently. Thanks
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