Medieval Expert SHOCKED By Accuracy of King Arthur: Legend of The Sword

Medieval historian Matt Lewis reviews the film A Knight's Tale starring Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Rufus Sewell, Paul Bettany and Alan Tudyk. Is it historically accurate? Does it matter? We'll find out. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world-renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.

What does a medieval historian think of these portrayals of Robin Hood in film and tv shows? Medieval historian, Matt Lewis delves into the history behind some of Hollywood's most iconic depictions of Robin Hood, sorting fact from A LOT of fiction... You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world-renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.

We explored Britain's greatest castles! Join History Hit's medieval expert, Matt Lewis, in this new series as he explores some of Britain’s most iconic castles. It is a spectacular journey to some of the best looking fortresses on earth. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world-renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.

Medieval historian explains war tactics, weapons, and knights of medieval warfare. You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world-renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.

Click the links here to get 20% off: The Dark Ages. A period of collapse, chaos and violence. Or was it? New discoveries are helping to challenge that idea. After centuries buried beneath the soil, the graves of Anglo-Saxons are unlocking the secrets of these elusive people, revealing a civilisation far more complex than history often remembers. Today medieval historian Matt Lewis returns to The University of Bradford to team up with Osteoarchaeologist Dr. Jo Buckberry to investigate the remains of three individuals who lived and died in Anglo-Saxon England and who, in death, may help reveal the truth about life in early medieval Britain Images of Plan of Raunds from, Boddington, A. provided by Historic England Archive (30:10:00) You can now become a History Hit member right here on the original video platform! Join for access to a new exclusive documentary every week, and access to over 160+ of our documentaries presented by world-renowned historians like Dan Snow, Eleanor Janega, Tristan Hughes, Mary Beard, Matt Lewis and more.

Dan Jones and Professor Michael Livingston walk through the battlefield of Shrewsbury, where the future king Henry V took an arrow to the face. The battle took place in 1403, when a rebellion broke out in England that would culminate in one of the bloodiest battles to ever take place on English soil. On 21st July 1403, King Henry IV with his son, the future Henry V, went head to head with a Northern traitor - Henry Hotspur. The Battle of Shrewsbury would pit rebel against royalist. Englishman against Englishman. At stake was the crown of England. Meeting with experts, they will also learn about the power of the longbow - the English super weapon that would now be in the hands of both sides. And also get hands on with some medieval surgery techniques. Find out how the Battle of Shrewsbury not only changed the history of England - but put the future Henry V on his own path towards destiny. For more information about this fascinating battle, please take a look at the following links You can read