Horses in the Middle Ages

Introduction While the word chivalry is associated with gentlemanly behavior today, in the Middle Ages it was the code of knightly conduct that encompassed religious, moral, and social aspects. It was the way medieval knights were expected to behave both in society and on the battlefield. It is important to note, however, that a knight was not just any soldier, he was the mounted warrior of medieval times. Being a knight refers to being part of the cavalry and was a highly respected position,…

e. Medieval banners and flags were for decoration, ceremonies, fighting wars, tournaments, and knowing who was who in the medieval world. This is why all the banners and flags were decorated with a personal coat of arms. This decoration could distinguish if the approaching troupes were allies. Banners and flags were all different shapes and sizes decorated with a variety of symbols and colours each with their own meaning. It was a way to show who an individual belonged to and under what king he…

families would become squires. -Boys of noble birth would were eligible to become a knight -If their parents want them to become a knight they would be sent to a nobleman’s household to be a page. -Here they learn how to behave and learn how to ride a horse -When they turn 14 they become an apprentice to a knight who they serve as a squire. -Here they are taught how to handle weapons and sometimes go into battle with the knight to assist them. -Trained constantly on exercising muscles as well as…

weight and size, but the pattern of the classical medieval sword remained partly unchanged. The average weight was around three pounds, with there being two general classes of swords - War sword and two hand sword. Warriors were trained from a young age. There are three main elements of a typical medieval sword; the blade, the crossguard, and the pommel. The pommel was simply a knob of metal at the end of the hilt but there was some shaping to these knobs, and they acted as the swords…

Chretien de Troyes wrote Knight of the Cart, a twelfth century piece of literature which established the reader with a sence of how both knights and women of the past fit into society. Knights during the medieval ages were known to exemplify great honor and chivalry. Ironically, Lancelot is a knight who in a way sacrafices his honor by riding in the cart, but shows his devotion to the queen by going on his quest to save the queen. The role of women and how they are viewed changes throughout…

inspires us to be valiant and courageous” (Troyes, 1977, 1). To be sure, there is still fighting. For example, a Vassal attacks and humiliates Ywain’s cousin, Calogrenant. In this engagement, the “evil and otherworldly” knight Escalados takes the horse of Calogrenant, leaving Calogrenant “confused and bewildered” (Troyes, 1977, 10). De Troyes purposely emphasizes this example because it is not fair play. Escalados is how a knight in Bartlett would have acted, not how a knight in society should…

Entertainment during the middle ages. In the middle ages parties or festivals as they were called back in the day were held almost every holiday. And the peasants and knights would get the day off. These festivals were only held on special occasions like holidays like easter Christmas and all the other saint days. During the festivals, there would be singing and dancing, eating and drinking. Depending on what town or city you lived in, you’d celebrate different ways due to local culture.…

During the early High Middle Ages, Europe had experienced a substantial rise in temperature which, in turn, followed with a prolonged and exceptional growing season. Along with the increase in agriculture, population in Europe also increased which resulted in the growth of agricultural villages, towns, and cities. The growth and abundance of agriculture was due to the exceptional weather changes as well as technological advances and cooperation of the neighboring villagers. Emerging from the…

Warfare during the medieval era was a huge shift from earlier warfare with new technology and tactics. The Middle Ages was a time of constant threat from foreign invaders. Due to all these threats, people took as many defensive precautions as possible as well as utilize new weaponry. Due to all the brand new military innovations, many historians differ on what change was the most important in the advancement of war. Some focus on weaponry and the development of cavalries while others focus on…

The Middle Ages (500-1500A.D.), commonly referred to as the Dark Ages or the Medieval Times, was an era of growth, art, architecture, Church dominance, and a feudalistic society. Innovation and development were major aspects of this time period. Major steps were developed in the fields of warfare and medicine that drastically changed the course of history. More well-known medieval inventions and developments include the printing press and the adoption of gunpowder. However, this paper focuses on…