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The Story of Knights - Wondrium Perspectives

Offered By: Wondrium via YouTube

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Medieval History Courses Military History Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore the historical reality of knights in this 24-minute video from Wondrium Perspectives. Delve into the true role knights played in history, beyond the romanticized legends and Hollywood portrayals. Learn about their battlefield dominance, training methods, and complex behavior, including both chivalrous ideals and brutal practices. Discover the significance of famous knightly orders such as the Templars, Knights Hospitaller, and Teutonic Knights. Examine the military changes that ultimately led to the end of the knights' era. Gain insights from various experts as they present a comprehensive and nuanced view of knights throughout history, drawing from multiple Wondrium series on military history, ancient daily life, and religious violence.

Syllabus

Who Were the Knights?
How Knights Trained
Chivalry and Brutality in the Time of Knights
Templars, Knights Hospitaller, and Teutonic Knights
The End of the Knights' Reign


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Wondrium

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