An amazing YouTube find ......
Added 2025-01-29 16:41:10 +0000 UTCHey guys, Julie's just wrapping up editing our video for Friday about the medieval crossbow, well she just stumbled on this behind the scenes clip I mention in the film about the documentary I shot with Dan Snow years back at Dover Castle.
I know people go on about the skill of the longbow, but believe me the crossbow ain't easy either. It's complicated and faffy so I actually have quite a bit of respect for the crossbowmen, especially those Genoese. 😉
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Some great finds there Marco, thanks!!
Kevin Hicks
2025-02-02 15:04:23 +0000 UTCSome more Kevin stuff from that show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ziq5zm4uO-Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGcm-J1ggfw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxN0FZkYk78 I am sure I did see the shows with Dan Snow a few years back, but I am not sure where, maybe the german version on TV.
Marco Engelbracht
2025-02-02 10:09:37 +0000 UTCYes, it's crazy isn't it! That video was for a TV series called Battle Castle 'Dover', I'm not sure where you'd find it nowadays, that was from 2012 I think.
Kevin Hicks
2025-01-31 20:17:31 +0000 UTCMaybe a short film on the origin of those hats. I’m mystified at the use of the front flap?? I’ve worked in Northern Saskatchewan while we were the daily winners of the Coldest Place on Earth competition. I still can’t see the use of those front flaps? I refuse to google the answers to interesting questions. 🤠
Pat O'Connell
2025-01-31 19:13:26 +0000 UTCHi. Kevin. Julie. Rupert. I have a ton of catching up to do. Starting here. 🤠👋👋👋.
Pat O'Connell
2025-01-31 16:33:30 +0000 UTCWould be fun to see that full video, but it seems their channel is long gone. Look at the size of that camera! Today you can get better quality from a smart phone. I guess crossbows are like any weapon, in the right hands they are very dangerous. Of course in real life you would have a helmet and mail, and a shield to get through first, and that's why you would often see guys dragging heavy shields full of crossbow bolts around. Survival was based not on the strength or sharpness of the blade, but instead the strength and steadfastness of the shield arm.
Daniel Waddington
2025-01-31 15:54:55 +0000 UTCgood times, and I'm sure I've seen that Dan Snow documentary at some point. I also have one those bomber hats, invaluable in cold weather!
Jodie Giacalone
2025-01-30 23:30:21 +0000 UTC😜
Kevin Hicks
2025-01-29 21:08:34 +0000 UTCAnyone have aspirin for that guy’s headache?
David T Wood
2025-01-29 20:24:51 +0000 UTCI admit I had to Google the word "faffy' Thank you for helping me learn British English. Lol
Corinne DeFazio
2025-01-29 20:19:24 +0000 UTCThis is amazing! Thank you!
Corinne DeFazio
2025-01-29 20:15:50 +0000 UTCThat'll be fun to watch!
Cindy Stott
2025-01-29 17:10:16 +0000 UTCOmg! that's too cool! Thanks for that!! 🤩
alyssa johnson
2025-01-29 17:07:02 +0000 UTC😃
Bonnie Rodriguez
2025-01-29 16:52:05 +0000 UTCYou'll be able to see it close up when we release the video on Friday, I call it the beast, and you'll discover why 😉
Kevin Hicks
2025-01-29 16:49:25 +0000 UTCAlways wanted to give the crossbow a go but it’s an expensive hobby I hear. Still those medieval crossbows look incredible 💜
Bonnie Rodriguez
2025-01-29 16:43:00 +0000 UTC
