We hope you enjoyed this overview of knights in the medieval era! We will make more videos on the specific knights featured in the video such as the Templars comment below if you want to see that.
Full playe armor didn't make you less mobile, you can see people in actual full plate armor doing handstands, running, and jumping. This armor weighs about the same as today's soldiers equipment.
Ok, no, plate armor wasn't heavy. It weighed about the same as football armor and didn't restrict movement, with videos of people vaulting and climbing obstacles clad head to toe in plate armor. I need to point that out as it's a common misconception the plate armor was heavy.
AmazinglyIdiotic yes, a full suit was pretty heavy but it's cleverly designed to distribute weight all throughout the body especially the hips, which made it a lot easier to move in along with several joints and bits of articulation it also allows the user to be flexible
Misconception may be reinforced by the fact that knights often used much heavier armor in tournaments where you were far less likely to get stabbed through visor if/when you fell to the ground and were expected to take hits.
Common misconception but full plate armor is actually very maneuverable. There are some videos you can watch with people sprinting and even doing cartwheels in full plate.
Interestingly enough, someone decided to hold a race through an obstacle course between a firefighter, a modern soldier, and a knight in full plate armor. All three were wearing their full gear including helmets. Surprisingly enough, the knight made it through with the fastest time, followed by the firefighter (who had the heaviest equipment load) with the soldier taking third place. It was speculated that though the knight was wearing plate armor, it was tailor made for him and didn't hinder his movement very much
I remember reading about knights and seeing the images when I was 7-8 years old lol. At that time I didnt realize it but it was only the beginning for my of history. I only realized know that some of my actions directly led me to appreciate history as it is right now. This video brought back memories from that period. Thank you simple history for doing this.
The armored mounted warrior is a military unit a man at arms. A knight was a status or class title like baron or any others I can't think of off the top of my head. Because armor and other necessities were expensive most men at arms were knights but not all knights were men at arms.
Kartoffelschloss Knights were simply people given titles by a king. Some were landed knights who had a keep and some peasants who worked for him. Others were promoted to barony, earldom or full lordship. Each level had knights below it who served as household soldiers and officers. Royalty were given noble titles in order to gain knights. So basically once someone becomes a knight they could be any level of nobility
The next person who tells me chivalry is dead is getting a slap to the face, and no your not becoming a knight. Thanks Simple History for bringing the past more enjoyable and memorable!
Hey Simple History, just want to say that Iove your videos! I have a degree in history, and I love learning. Your videos are quick and easy ways to satisfy my thirst for knowledge. Thanks for all you do and for making history enjoyable, fun, and interesting! :)
A great Strange Stories episode could be made from the Cargo Cults formed from indigenous peoples in the South Pacific Islands not understanding what the modern tech passing by from WW2 was.
Plate was heavy and limited movement, but not to the extreme degree many might think. Knights were fully capable of mounting their horses, doing frontflips, getting up on their own, etc.
We hope you enjoyed this overview of knights in the medieval era! We will make more videos on the specific knights featured in the video such as the Templars comment below if you want to see that.
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Can you make something about the Medieval Nords? I have never heard of them in any history class ever.
Vince PlayzGames stop being immature you little 8 year old
Myth that plate armour is heavy and restricts movement. Mail is heavier.
Full playe armor didn't make you less mobile, you can see people in actual full plate armor doing handstands, running, and jumping. This armor weighs about the same as today's soldiers equipment.
Ok, no, plate armor wasn't heavy. It weighed about the same as football armor and didn't restrict movement, with videos of people vaulting and climbing obstacles clad head to toe in plate armor. I need to point that out as it's a common misconception the plate armor was heavy.
AmazinglyIdiotic Watch the video 'Can you move in plate armour' if you want to see just how flexible a harness can be.
AmazinglyIdiotic yes, a full suit was pretty heavy but it's cleverly designed to distribute weight all throughout the body especially the hips, which made it a lot easier to move in along with several joints and bits of articulation it also allows the user to be flexible
AmazinglyIdiotic the armor is surprisingly flexible too
Misconception may be reinforced by the fact that knights often used much heavier armor in tournaments where you were far less likely to get stabbed through visor if/when you fell to the ground and were expected to take hits.
The armor was heavy, it was although very cleverly distributed so it didn’t feel as heavy as it actually was.
Common misconception but full plate armor is actually very maneuverable. There are some videos you can watch with people sprinting and even doing cartwheels in full plate.
The crossbow was around long before the invention of gunpowder
Interestingly enough, someone decided to hold a race through an obstacle course between a firefighter, a modern soldier, and a knight in full plate armor. All three were wearing their full gear including helmets. Surprisingly enough, the knight made it through with the fastest time, followed by the firefighter (who had the heaviest equipment load) with the soldier taking third place. It was speculated that though the knight was wearing plate armor, it was tailor made for him and didn't hinder his movement very much
Please do the FG-42 for the next weapons video!
If bombs count then the bouncing bomb should definitely be on the to do list. The design and it's Misson, two great videos
Vern yes I have been playing alot of day of infamy and it is my favorite weapon in the game.
yes it a cool gun indeed
MG42?
yes it's a gun.
A knight video by simple history? And it isn't negative!? I'm so happy, good vid 😀
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Wow armoured sceptic must be thousands of years old
Awww the good old days, were you were considered lucky if you lived to 30...
2:35 - Limited mobility, you say? I think Shad would like to have a word with you.
That blue knight in the joust must have been like "Sweet lord, I just cant beat this guy!"
I remember reading about knights and seeing the images when I was 7-8 years old lol. At that time I didnt realize it but it was only the beginning for my of history. I only realized know that some of my actions directly led me to appreciate history as it is right now. This video brought back memories from that period. Thank you simple history for doing this.
What did the Pirate Knight say when he got surprised?
"chivalry timbers!"
i'm gonna die now.
The armored mounted warrior is a military unit a man at arms. A knight was a status or class title like baron or any others I can't think of off the top of my head. Because armor and other necessities were expensive most men at arms were knights but not all knights were men at arms.
Kartoffelschloss Knights were simply people given titles by a king. Some were landed knights who had a keep and some peasants who worked for him. Others were promoted to barony, earldom or full lordship. Each level had knights below it who served as household soldiers and officers. Royalty were given noble titles in order to gain knights.
So basically once someone becomes a knight they could be any level of nobility
where they carry the Estus flask?
Dark Souls Reference xD
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Wow, I didn’t know you did a collab with ArmoredSkeptic!
Carl Sagan That's what I thought lol.
Same thought
No, just... don't.
I love how short and concise your videos are. Very informative and doesn't need so much time to explain something. Keep doing what you do!
The next person who tells me chivalry is dead is getting a slap to the face, and no your not becoming a knight. Thanks Simple History for bringing the past more enjoyable and memorable!
I would love to see more videos describing the different groups of Knights. Pope Urban II would be very proud of this video!
All your videos are high quality I love it
My mood quickly changed when I heard the word "templar"
Excelent video. I used your videos for my history classes. Teachers and students love it.
All hail Simple History, Archduke of Rodham and Knight to the King of England.
*Sabaton plays in the background as an army of knights charge into battle* beauty at it's finest
I love this channel!
Keep up the great work! Would like to see more Medieval content like the 100 Year War and the Crusades, or maybe even the Napoleonic Wars?
Hey Simple History, just want to say that Iove your videos! I have a degree in history, and I love learning. Your videos are quick and easy ways to satisfy my thirst for knowledge. Thanks for all you do and for making history enjoyable, fun, and interesting! :)
Loved this episode, please more medival people!
Please do a full video on the templars
oof
DEUS VULT!
This is a different type of history, but I like it!😂
Wym? All history is history
I am learning about knights in history class and i did not quite understand it but this video helped a lot, love your content, keep it on!
hi simple history were learning about the Vietnam war and i showed the tunnel rat vid and watched it so thanks alot😊😊
I love this channel so much
Hey Simple History. I love your videos keep em up.
Love the animation style. Amazing that somehow it doesn't take away from the seriousness of the topic.
I love your videos as an educational source
I loved this video, and i would definitely like to see more videos like this one
Earliest Episode I've EVER Been too. Glad it's from THIS Channel! Cool Vid!
1:57 - 2:47 is that music not from Total Miner Forge?
Your channel deserves a million subs
Love your videos simple history
Love your channel
Very Nice Video. You've done it again!
I love this channel it helps me learn new things
Yes's. Thx mates. I've been waiting for this. You guys the best
A great Strange Stories episode could be made from the Cargo Cults formed from indigenous peoples in the South Pacific Islands not understanding what the modern tech passing by from WW2 was.
Luv your videos!
Im ok with all of this but can we stop at "Full-plate armor is heavy and reduces mobility"?
It dosent :v
Love ur vids
Plate was heavy and limited movement, but not to the extreme degree many might think. Knights were fully capable of mounting their horses, doing frontflips, getting up on their own, etc.
I luv these vids too much
I can't wait for the crusade to start again.
Love it like always
0:43 Armoured Skeptic confirmed.
Great Job Keep up the good work!
Thanks simple history i love history
Love the videos keep it up
Thank you so much for doing mediaeval history I love mediaeval times and this channel
Your vids are wicked awesome, keep up the good work!
This was so awesome.
Love these medieval videos!
Hey simple history can you do a video on the BAR Lmg and M1 pot helmet
I think you should do boot camp for world war one or two or even vietnam thanks for showing me history :)
Nice video, i love the animations!
Bro love ur vids🤩
You guys are awesome
I love the medival age topic
Next time the janissaries of the ottoman empire?
Hey awesome history teacher could you do the arditi
The Arditi that could be really cool
Can you PLEASE do a video about the Spanish civil war ? That would be great !
I love your videos can you some more strange stories?
great video your art is improving a lot
Do the Crusades!
I love history!
It's amazes me how these videos are so well done :)
I love your videos there very interesting in the future can you do the Ross Rifle
Do the Napoleonic wars
YO THIS IS ON MY TEST TOMORROW YALL CAME IN CLUTCH
Can you please talk about the panzer 8 Maus? I would really want to see it in your animations
For the record, British Knight were feared across the globe.
1:46 templars where’s Altair when you need him
Can you do the battle of Meuse-Argonne?
Ur the best youtuber ever
finally something related to Knights!
Can you do the crusades, each one in a different video in a series, that would be awesome! Have a good day!!!
Thank you, can you make a video about the fighting techniques of knights? Thank you
Please create a video about the Byzantine Empire
Hello and good day Simple History. Will you be able to do the Kingdom of Bohemia in 1403?
Is it just me or is it this video uploaded later in the day than normal? But still nice video!
Hey simple history
I love you
Thanks to you ive been getting A grades in my History classes i cant thank you enough because i need history for high school 😀
This was awesome thx
Please do a video about sgt stubby
Desert storm. Would be nice.
This video shows a better explanation❤❤❤
Its always been my dream to become a knight
Nice job!!