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Modern History

@ModernHistoryTV

Modern History examines our past with a modern eye. Presenter Jason Kingsley tries out ancient techniques to connect to the lives of our ancestors.

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Latest video is here. What could go wrong with a 1000lbs draw weight siege crossbow? Lots! youtu.be/T-ONNJ4HIIE
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A ride through the woods in the fog. Watch it here - youtube.com/watch?v=mtWj554x…
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Latest video, some funny questions about wearing armour. Watch it here - youtu.be/nEA3lJawFLA
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Latest video all about medieval toilet habits! Watch it here - youtube.com/watch?v=4FQrDMDT…
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Latest video here, carrying a spear on horseback - youtube.com/watch?v=isfXD31s…
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Jason investigates why a specific piece of armour was in use for over two thousand years. Watch it here - youtu.be/dlOwK4bwKhk
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A quick Christmas message- watch it here - youtube.com/watch?v=S3TUuCHa…
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Does the Bayeux Tapestry that shows the Battle of Hastings also show a split between the generations of warriors? Jason Kingsley OBE discusses some ideas about Kite shields and technology. Watch it here - youtu.be/e2NzNSDeAII
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Behind the scenes of the making of Percival. Jason spent three days in virtual production in Rebellion's studios in Didcot England, making the short movie. See how it all works and how scenes get made. Watch it here - youtube.com/watch?v=PSzs1G_-…
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An Arthurian short film - Percival. Watch it here - youtube.com/watch?v=Y563OZ0O…
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Jason Kingsley, the modern knight begins training Talos with medieval armour. Watch it here - youtu.be/PamgphSHd_k
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Jason Kingsley, the modern knight, discusses poisonous plants in the haycrop and how medieval people may have dealt with it. Watch it here - youtu.be/UsCOEvYJO1M
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Jason Kingsley and Warlord look at the practicalities of using medieval two handed weapons from horseback. Watch it here - youtu.be/n5kiJrSC7SU
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Jason Kingsley OBE, the Modern Knight, discusses how medieval people may have measured a horses back to fit a saddle and shows how he does it today. Watch it here - youtu.be/h-dXiwl0G_0
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Jason and Talos test out a medieval battle axe and discuss how it might have been used from horseback. Watch it here - youtu.be/cyLpRLgD77A
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Jason and the mule with no name go for a ride through the woods. Watch it here - youtu.be/UI4hFlVo_aM
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Jason Kingsley OBE the modern knight, discusses medieval record keeping. Watch it here - youtu.be/2DkyahZplFo
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Jason talks briefly about a novel his company publishes, set during the reign of King John of England. Watch it here - youtu.be/WnOEfMbnnX4
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Jason and Talos get away from it all with a ride through the woods. No medieval information although this would be what it would be like back then. Watch it here - youtu.be/vC6kN790Q_o
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Jason Kingsley discusses the Slingshot Channel's Instant Robin Hood or as it's more commonly known, Instant Legolase and demonstrates it's reload speed. Watch it here - youtu.be/elCSXilidTY
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