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Knighthood, Chivalry and Tournaments view detail comment email this

Read how a squire was trained, how a coronation ceremony was conducted (in both modern and Middle English), or what the code of chivalry is. See photos of arms and armour (some reproductions), view the complete text of the Magna Carta, and a biography of Charlemagne by Will Durant. A special Chivalry Kidzone is also offered; plus extensive glossaries on Arms & Armour and Knighthood, Chivalry, & Tourney ; and tournament and jousting rules. Many of the documents are contemporary to the Middle Ages. Perfect site for re-enactors.
http://www.chronique.com/
Topics: Literary Movements and Periods, Photograph Collections: History, Weapons
Last updated Aug 13, 2000


Knights in Central Park view detail comment email this

This tour of the arms and armor collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) includes information about armor from Europe, Japan, North America, and the Middle East. Includes clips from a 1922 film about the collection, sidebars about topics such as jousts and samurai, and interactive games and quizzes for children.
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/knights/home.html
Topics: Weapons
Last updated May 10, 2006


Tank Museum in Kubinka view detail comment email this

The Web site for this Russian museum features captioned photos of military tanks and other armored vehicles. Includes images of Soviet tanks, British and American vehicles, military cars and trucks, armored trains and steam engines, and other military vehicles. Also available in Russian.
http://www.tankmuseum.ru/index_e.html
Topics: Military, Museums, Museums by Place, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Science, Weapons
Last updated Dec 15, 2004




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