Calling all medievalists, local historians and history fans. Find out more about Yorkshire’s involvement in the 13th century Fifth Crusade with historian Iain Dyson. Who joined? How were they recruited? And what did they do? ⚔️ Wed 16 Nov. 6.30pm. Free! bit.ly/3zAd9HE

Detail from one of my favourite armours (c. 1598). It belonged to Henry Wriothesley, 3rd Earl of Southampton, a great scholar and art enthusiast as well as Shakespeare's only acknowledged patron. Fashion and steel at its finest. II.360, Royal Armouries. #armsandarmour #history

#Sword, c.1375-1430, Italian, one of a group of about 75 swords that were possibly a tribute payment or war booty from Cyprus to Egypt. The Arabic inscription dates it to about 1432 (836 IC). A wonderful example of the complicated lives of arms. IX.950, Royal Armouries #history

Dutch cuirassier armour c.1620-30, originally silvered and gilt. This armour was probably presented to Tokugawa Hidetada the Shogun of Japan c.1639 and brought back to Europe by the Italian ambassador in 1850. II.263 Royal Armouries #armsandarmour #history #armour #japan #gift

It doesn't matter if their intentions are good. They should be held accountable and be punished. Destroying monuments of cultural heritage is unacceptable. This is a crime not activism. #Klimt #leopoldmuseum #notactivism #art google.com/amp/s/www.artn…

BIG news for Jonathan Ferguson fans. We're planning a Historical Firearms weekend on 11 & 12 March with extra activities such as gun firings and demos. PLUS a live #WITW talk by Jonathan on Sat 11 March. Tickets released in Jan & members get priority booking. Save the date!

One of the latest public talks at the Royal Armouries is on shield-maidens and is simply awesome! Love watching presentations that are both entertaining and though-provoking. #Vikings #shieldmaiden #armsandarmour #history #womeninhistory #Leeds

Excellent paper by Dr Jacob H. Deacon on English fencing masters of the 16th c. and the weapons they used, at the #WeaponsInSociety conference hosted by the Royal Armouries. #armsandarmour #History #militaryhistory

Incredibly interesting topic by Samantha Nelson at the #WeaponsInSociety conference organized by the Royal Armouries, addressing the military obligations of noblewomen in 16th England. #armsandarmour #history #nobility

This Saturday at 12.30 I'm giving a presentation at the Royal Armouries that combines two of my favourite topics. To attend book a free ticket. Lots of cool fantasy-themed activities and demos. #rpg #TTRPGs #dungeonsanddragons #professionalnerd #Leeds royalarmouries.org/event/fantasy-…

Join Assistant Curator Iason Tzouriadis as he explores the fascinating origins of this Bolognese Ox-Tongue Partizan, believed to have been imported by Henry VIII from Northern Italy in the early 16th century. youtu.be/sW_7vU1omz8 #UpinArms

Happy Monday! Here are some Landksnechts.

😢 #RIPRayStevenson

Another year of Arms, Armour, and the Arts of Combat at IMC_Leeds. Thanks to all of our speakers and the fantastic audiences. See you next year (more on this soon)!

Cataloguing some Trophies of Arms in store ⁦⁦Royal Armouries⁩ ⁦The Tower of London⁩ today. This one, from the White Tower, is decorated with an arrangement of screws from firearms. I can’t believe that the screw heads are stamped with teeny, tiny Broad Arrows!

Ever wondered how often our curators think about the Roman Empire? #romanempire #theromanempire ⚔️

Submit your paper, panel and poster proposals by 11 December 2023, via our fancy new form at forms.gle/EfXgscW6H85ssG…

And here’s what you’ve been waiting for… drumroll please: #Museums2024 will be held on 12-14 November 2024 at Royal Armouries in lovely, lovely Leeds! ⚔️ Thanks again everybody — we’ll see you at the next one 👋 #Museums2023