Medieval Knights Explained | Life, Armor, Castles, Battles & Chivalry

Tonight, we're going back more than 1,000 years to explore the fascinating world of medieval knights. From childhood training and the path from page to squire, to armor, swords, warhorses, castles, tournaments, chivalry, the Crusades, and the changing battlefields that eventually brought the age of the knight to an end, this relaxing history documentary explores what life was really like for these legendary warriors. We’ll look beyond the familiar image of the knight in shining armor and explore the real people behind the legends—their daily lives, military training, weapons, families, estates, religious beliefs, tournaments, battles, and the enormous amount of work required to maintain a knight’s lifestyle. Along the way, we’ll explore famous figures and events from the medieval world, including William Marshal, Richard the Lionheart, the Knights Templar, the Knights Hospitaller, the Teutonic Knights, the Hundred Years’ War, the Crusades, and the rise of gunpowder weapons that gradually transformed medieval warfare. So dim the lights, get comfortable, and relax as we journey through the world of medieval knights.