New book sheds light on Hereford’s medieval past
A LEADING archaeologist, who uncovered the remains of what might be a wounded Knight, will reveal extraordinary details of medieval life in Hereford in a
12 May 2015
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Jousting event Longs Peak Scottish Festival 2013
This past week was the annual Longs Peak Scottish Highlands Festival. The family loaded up and drove the two hours to beautiful Estes Park, Colorado
9 September 2013
Robin Hood site planned for 2015
Plans for a new multimillion-pound visitor attraction celebrating the legend of Robin Hood have been announced in the UK. Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking to
31 October 2012
European Jousting Championship 2012 at Spøttrup Castle
Spøttrup Borg is proud to present Championship Tournament Knight on our new jousting space, 23 – 27 July 2012 Denmark’s charming medieval festival – the
5 July 2012
Full Metal Jousting: Episode 10 “The Championship Joust”
This is it! The Wildcard joust and the Championship joust. How will they pick the Wildcard and who will it be? At the end of
18 April 2012
Full Metal Jousting: Episode 9 “Charge On”
The two semifinal jousts are set and after this episode we will have two jousters left to face off for the championship. Episode 9: ‘Charge
11 April 2012
Full Metal Jousting: Semifinal Sneak Peek
This Sunday is the are the Semifinal jousts on Full Metal Jousting. The semifinals should be good. Two hard hitting jousters, the underdog and a
6 April 2012
Full Metal Jousting: Episode 8 “Go To War”
Not one, not two but all three remaining quarterfinal jousts! Who will win and move on to the Semi-finals? Let’s find out. Episode 8: ‘Go
5 April 2012
Full Metal Jousting: Episode 7 “A Killing Machine”
One final joust before the quarterfinals begin. No major injuries this week but we see a massive hit that results in a double unhorsing! Episode
27 March 2012
Full Metal Jousting: Episode 6 ‘Ready to Rock’
This episode was completely nuts! Multiple injuries, two joust and an eliminated jouster gets a second chance. Episode 6: ‘Ready to Rock’ This episode doesn’t
22 March 2012
Full Metal Jousting: Episode 5 “Hits Like A Truck”
We are at the half way point of Full Metal Jousting. This week focuses more on the competitors and less on the practice. We get
13 March 2012
Full Metal Jousting: Episode 4 ‘Blood and Guts’
Don’t miss the previous recaps: Episode 1: The Ultimate Extreme Sport and Episode 2: Unhorsed Episode 4: ‘Blood and Guts’ In the Black Team’s locker
6 March 2012
Full Metal Jousting: Episode 3 ‘Death Sticks & a Coffin’
Don’t miss the previous recaps: Episode 1: The Ultimate Extreme Sport and Episode 2: Unhorsed Episode 3: ‘Death Sticks & a Coffin’ In the Red
28 February 2012
England: Royal jousting at Blenheim Palace
The two armoured knights thundered down the lists, helmets gleaming, lances pointed viciously towards each other, shields held protectively high, horses gaily caparisoned, charging boldly
22 February 2012
Full Metal Jousting: Episode 2 Recap
Did you miss the previous recap? Read the Episode 1 recap. WARNING: As with all recaps there will be spoilers, including the eliminated jouster. Episode
20 February 2012
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