Quicklinks – use the links below to learn more about the books, videos, products and programs mentioned on this episode of the podcast:

• Choosing Civility- Buy a copy of Pier Forni’s book about 25 ways to bring more civility into your life;
• Learn more about the Civility Project of Johns Hopkins University, created by Prof. Forni;
• Learn more about the selection of gifts you can choose from in our Choose Your Rewards donor appreciation program.

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Chivalry Urbanis — Civil-izing The Knightly Code

Back in the Age of Chivalry, there was a book written that encapsulated much of the important knowledge of being a knight and a member of noble society. It wasn’t a book of battle tactics or heroic tales of glory – it was called Liber Urbanis … the Book of Civilized Behavior.
The knowledge and mastery of civility was a crucial part of the code of chivalry – being courteous, refined and civil was the way a knight (or a lady) demonstrated that inner sense of nobility and grace.
Professor Pier Forni is taking a new look at this age-old concept of civility. With a Ph.D. in Italian Renaissance Literature, Prof. Forni has worked at the Harvard Center for Renaissance Studies in Florence, and in 1997 he became the co-founder of the Johns Hopkins Civility Project – a program aimed at assessing the significance of civility, manners and politeness in contemporary society. He is the author of two books on the subject – Choosing Civility: The 25 Rules of Considerate Conduct, and The Civility Solution: What To Do When People Are Rude. Prof. Forni has written on the subject of modern civility for the Wall Street Journal, the LA Times and Forbes Magazaine, and he has appeared in a variety of media, including ABC World News Tonight and the Oprah show.

Related posts:

1. Podcast 33: The Civil War of Chivalry
2. Podcast 37: Explorations Of Chivalry
3. Podcast 42: Summer Of Chivalry

Quicklinks: Use the links below to learn more about the books, videos, products, and programs mentioned on this episode of the podcast:

• Visit the Art Of Manliness website to learn more about the skills of being a modern gentleman (even if you’re a woman!);
• Purchase the book Manvotionals by Brett and Kate McKay;
• Buy a copy of John Feinstein’s new book One On One.

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Manvoted To Chivalry

Brett McKay (left) with his wife, Kate, are the authors of the new book Manvotionals, a collection of thoughts on the art of manliness.

Chivalry is often defined as the “lost art of being a gentleman.” Why don’t young men act like gentlemen anymore? people – particularly young ladies – often complain. The days when gentlemen used polite manners, stood up for what’s right, took pride in being confident and self-reliant, and lived up to their word seem to be a thing of the past.

Recently there have been a variety of efforts to recapture what might be called “The Art of Manliness” – and to teach young men (or, actually, men of all ages) what it is to be a man who lives with a real sense of discipline, honor, industry, and courage, rather than just to be couch-potato playing World of Warcraft in your man-cave.

But part of the challenge in this reclamation of the art of manliness is the understanding of the difference between what a man does and what a man is … you can learn to run a bulldozer, hunt big game, and sail the seven seas all you want,  but the trappings of manliness are nothing without the ideals, values, and principles of manly character.

So just what is it that makes a male into a man? How does one achieve not just the skills, but also the philosophy of a modern gentleman? Are the qualities of chivalry still relevant to the contemporary practice of the art of manliness, or has the notion of the chivalrous knight been eclipsed by the more up-to-date profile of the cosmopolitan man-about-town?

These are the questions Scott explores with Brett McKay, author of Manvotionals: Timeless Wisdom And Advice On Living The 7 Manly Virtues.

Bobby Knight – A Slam-Dunk Lesson In Gratitude

A clip from a recent episode of the on-air talk show Fresh Air, hosted by Dave Davies, provides a memorable lesson on the value of generosity and gratitude in a fiercely competitive environment as sports commentator John Feinstein talks about his observations of coach Bobby Knight in his new book One On One: Behind The Scenes With The Greats In The Game.
(Listen to the full broadcast of the show on NPR’s Fresh Air website.)

Coming Up On Episode 57: Scott will be joined by Dr. Jeffrey Forgeng, curator of arms and armor at the Higgins Armory Museum, to talk about the newly opened exhibit The Joust.

Related posts:

1. Podcast 39: Chivalry in Renaissance Martial Arts
2. Podcast 42: Summer Of Chivalry
3. Podcast 47: Chivalry And A Modern Morte Darthur

Phillip Marlowe (Humphrey Bogart) and Carmen Sternwood (Martha Vickers) in a scene from The Big Sleep (1946).

In this episode: Scott explores the dark streets of one of the most overlooked genres of chivalric literature – the private eye story – with author and publisher Charles Ardai. Mr. Ardai is founder of Hard Case Crime Books, and his short story The Home Front won an Edgar Award in 2007 for outstanding mystery fiction. Mr. Ardai recently uncovered a rumored (but long-lost) manuscript by James M. Cain, one of the pioneers of early 20th century detective fiction (along with Dashiell Hammett and Raymond Chandler) called The Cocktail Waitress, which he is currently editing and preparing for publication.

(A note for those who maybe confused by the title of this episode: “We Never Sleep” was the motto used by private investigator and security man Allan Pinkerton in the 1870′s. When allegedly nonfiction accounts of some of Pinkerton’s exploits were published, they started to create a market for American readers interested in the doings of the “private eye.”)

Quicklinks – use the links below to learn more about the books, videos, products, and programs mentioned on this episode of the podcast:

• Hard Case Crime Books – Explore the full catalog of crime fiction titles they offer, including novels by Stephen King, Lawrence Block, and Mickey Spillane;
• Read the full text of Charles Ardai’s award-winning story The Home Front on-line;
• Donate to Chivalry Today and get some great appreciation gifts as part of our Sixth Season “Choose Your Rewards” donor appreciation program.

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Chivalry Never Sleeps: The Private Eye and the Knight

Seedy gin joints and filthy city alleys lit by stark streetlamps. Saps, switchblades and snub-nosed six guns. Men in dark fedoras and stained trench coats, and blonde-bombshell women with strong wills and weak morals …

Bill Waterson's cartoon character Calvin occassionally played the role of a make-believe detective "Tracer Bullet" in the comics.

These are just a few of the more distinctive features of a genre of literature and film we’ve come to know as the crime novel, or the detective story. From books written in the early 20th century like The Malteese Falcon and Farewell, My Lovely, to more recent film interpretations like Chinatown and L.A. Confidential, the noir detective story has become a staple of American film and literature. (Even Calvin, in the comic strip Calvin & Hobbes, fancied himself a gumshoe private eye from time to time as he tracked down homework-stealing villains as his noir alter-ego Tracer Bullet – a tribute to just how deeply entrenched that sort of character is in our cultural psyche.)

Now at first you might wonder what private eyes and urban crime stories have to do with discussions of the code of chivalry. But scratch the surface just a little bit, and you’ll find that hidden under that trenchcoat, “roscoe,” and fedora is, in fact, a knight in shining armor.

Consider: In early drafts of Raymond Chandler’s work, detective Philip Marlowe was named (instead) Philip Malory in homage to the Arthurian tales written by Sir Thomas Malory in the 15th century, which inspired Chandler’s writing.

And in an article in The New Yorker in 1931, literary critic Dorothy Parker compared Dashell Hammet’s detective character Sam Spade to Sir Lancelot.

In fact, the connection between the knightly characters of the Age of Chivalry and the hard-boiled detectives and private eyes of modern crime fiction is pretty clear, once you start looking for it. The black knights and evil sorceresses may have become mob bosses and femme fatales, but in both cases these are stories of heroes struggling to follow a code as they move through a dark world of temptation and corruption in a quest for justice.

So just what do private eyes and detective stories have to teach us about the ideals of chivalry – in both literary tradition and real life? Are these stories that reaffirm the presence of a code of honor on the hard city streets? Or do we come away with the message, to paraphrase Philip Marlowe in The Big Sleep, that “knights have no meaning; this world isn’t a place for knights”?

In this episode, Scott speaks with author and crime novel expert Charles Ardai about the character of the private eye and the code of chivalry.

Learn more with these links

• Want to learn more (a lot more) about the literary history and development of the detective novel? Spend some time at the DetNovel website – an on-line overview of the entire history of the genre from Prof. William Marling of Case Western University;
• Purchase a collector’s edition of The Big Sleep and Farewell My Lovely by Raymond Chandler;
• Learn more about the chivalric character of detective Phillip Marlowe at The Thrilling Detective website;
• Read an essay about themes in The Big Sleep (including images of knights and ideals of chivalry) by Robert Moss on a website dedicated to analysis of Raymond Chandler’s writing.

Related posts:

1. A Flourish in the Desert
2. Generosity and the Exchange Student
3. Podcast 36: Chivalry á la Shalott

Jouster Dominic Sewell demonstrates the elegant (and difficult) art of armored horsemanship. Dominic, along with Jeffrey Hedgecock, will be on hand at the Historical Horsemanshp Roundtable to do their best to demonstrate the link between horsemanship and chivalry.

In this episode, Scott is joined by Gwen Nowrick and Jeffrey Hedgecock, the founders of Historic Enterprises, and organizers of the World Joust Tournament of the Phoenix competitive jousting event, to discuss medieval horsemanship and its relationship to the ideals of chivalry. Gwen is the author of an article on the competitive sport of jousting in the Fall edition of Elite Equestrian magazine, and Jeffrey will be one of the competitors riding in the jousting event. They are also the coordinators of a roundtable discussion and demonstration of historical horsemanship that will be conducted by internationally acclaimed trainer Patrice Edwards, and Dr. Jeffrey Forgeng, curator of arms and armor at the Higgins Armory Museum.
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Saddled With Chivalry: Equestrian researchers Gwen Nowrick and Jeffrey Hedgecock discuss riding and the knightly code.

Gwen Nowrick's article on the competitive sport of jousting appears in the Fall Edition of Elite Equestrian Magazine.

Armored knights on horseback competing in the spirit of chivalry may seem like something out of a medieval history book – but don’t call jousting “a thing of the past” when Gwen Nowrick and Jeffrey Hedgecock are around. Gwen and Jeffrey are organizers behind World Joust; Gwen is an avid student and practitioner of historical equestrian riding and training practices; Jeffrey is a skilled horseman himself, who is one of the best-known competitors on the jousting circuit today.

For these two, jousting is a sport that’s a blend of both traditional pageantry and exciting contemporary relevance – no different from polo, steeple jumping, or even horse racing. (And if you think that clanking chain mail and long medieval gowns automatically disqualify this as a modern sport … well, those wild outfits you see in the stands on opening day at the races aren’t any stranger than medieval armor or 15th century lady’s fashions.)

In coordinating the judges and field staff at the jousting tournament, Gwen’s focus is not so much on the skill and accuracy with the lance or sword, as with the control and grace between rider and horse. For Jeffrey, of course, the jousting matches are an opportunity to put academic research into practice – to see how historical riding skills hold up when it’s time to start breaking lances.

Gwen’s article on jousting as a modern sport appears in the most recent issue of Elite Equestrian magazine. As part of the 2011 Tournament of the Phoenix, she and Jeffrey have helped put together a forum on historical horsemanship and equestrian training that will be led by internationally acclaimed trainer Patrice Edwards and medieval scholar Dr. Jeffrey Forgeng,that will kick off the jousting event on Thurs. Oct. 20 at 4pm.
Scott spoke with Gwen and Jeffrey in their working offices (just steps away from their stable and armor workshop) to talk about chivalry’s role in the skills of medieval horsemanship.

• Read Gwen Nowrick’s article in the Fall 2011 edition of Elite Equestrian magazine;
• Get a copy of The Royal Book of Jousting, Horsemanship, and Knightly Combat by Dom Duarte, cited by Jeffrey and Gwen in the interview;
• Learn more about the Historical Horsemanship Roundtable at the WorldJoust Facebook Page.

Related posts:

1. American Sword of Chivalry
2. Chivalry Days Are A Medieval Hit!
3. School History Festival & Chivalry Today

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• Donate $100 to Chivalry Today and you’ll receive a family four-pack of three-day passes to the joust (good all three days, Oct. 21, 22, and 23) as well as Chivalry Today and Tournament of the Phoenix T-shirts.

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Interview: Jennifer G. Wollock, Author of Rethinking Chivalry And Courtly Love

One of the topics that almost always comes up when you’re talking about the code of chivalry, medieval literature, or the history of knighthood, is courtly love. Often associated with the tragic romance of Lancelot and Guenevere, courtly love is (more generally) defined as sense of passion and attraction between lover and beloved that overcomes obstacles and survives in spite of, or even because of, the impediments that keep lovers apart.

Like the ideals of chivalry, the literature and customs of courtly love are often denounced by scholars as frivolous, decadent, unrealistic, and as a means of romanticizing the repressive social mores of a bygone era. Despite the fact that we’ve spent decades working toward gender equality in politics, family, education, and the workplace, that dynamic of chivalry and courtly love seems to have left a lasting mark on our cultural psyche – you can see its influence in works of literature ranging from Romeo & Juliet to the Twilight series.

So is courtly love an archaic, outdated tradition that’ll be forever attached to the medieval notion of chivalry – or is it an archetypal, organic element of human behavior that reflects the natural patterns of courtship and mating. Where does courtly love come from, why is it such a persistent trope in art, literature, and pop culture, and is there any future for bold gentlemen, distressed damsels, and the customs of courtly love in the 21st century?

In this episode, Scott speaks with author Jennifer G. Wollock to consider (or reconsider) the value of chivalry and courtly love.

Purchase a copy of Rethinking Chivalry And Courtly Love published by Praeger press.

Related posts:

1. Episode 28: Modern Romance, Courtly Love & Chivalry
2. Wearing Chivalry On Your Sleeve
3. Podcast 33: The Civil War of Chivalry

An illustration of the Combat Of The Thirty from chronicler Pierre Le Baud, drawn in 1480, more than 100 years after the event took place.

The Summer Of Chivalry Podcast concludes with Part 2, as host Scott Farrell speaks with Prof. Steven Muhlberger, author of Deeds Of Arms, about a historical battle known as the Combat Of The Thirty Against Thirty , and a re-enactment of that famously chivalric event that will be put on as part of the SCA’s Pennsic War XXXX in Pennsylvania. Plus: An interview with Dr. Elizabeth Morrison, acting senior curator of manuscripts at the J. Paul Getty Museum, about the exhibition Fashion In The Middle Ages, and the hidden code of medieval knightly clothing.

Quicklinks — Use the links below to learn more about the events, publications, and activities featured in this podcast.

• Get more information about the Pennsic War XXXX (July 29 to Aug. 14), where the Combat Of The Thirty will take place on Sunday, August 7, at 6 pm on the main battlefield;
• Buy the book Deed Of Arms, an exploration of chivalry in Late Medieval battles and tournaments, by Prof. Steven Muhlberger;
• Visitor information for the J. Paul Getty Museum, in Los Angeles, Calif., where the exhibition Fashion In The Middle Ages will be on display through Aug. 14. – admission to the museum is free;
• Where are you going this summer? The beach, the amusement park, the campground? Wherever you’re vacationing, take along your Chivalry Today T-shirt, and post a picture of yourself in it at the Chivalry Today Facebook Page. (If you don’t have a T-shirt yet, you can get one by just making a $25 donation to the Chivalry Today Program using the button at the right. It will be shipped Priority Mail for free [in the U.S.] if you donate before Aug. 31.)

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Segment 1: The Combat Of The Thirty — Recreating A Chivalric Deed Of Arms

Sixty armored participants took part in the Combat of the Thirty in 2010. Show host Scott Farrell can be seen in armor at the far right.

Steven Muhlberger, History Professor at Nipissing University with a specialty in Ancient and medieval studies, is author of the book Deed Of Arms, and an authority on both medieval practices of chivalry, and practical interpretations of medieval military encounters (which is to say, he knows how to use a sword himself). Each year a reenactment of this medievally celebrated encounter is put on at The Pennsic War, a gathering of nearly 10,000 historical reenactors and enthusiasts in Slippery Rock, Penn., just north of Pittsburgh. There is a certain amount of prestige in being part of the Combat Of The Thirty reenactment: Only a select few (60 maximum!) participants are chosen, and each makes a commitment to appearing in the most authentic 14th century armor possible. Like show host Scott Farrell, Prof. Muhlberger has taken part in this event in years past, and he joins Scott to compare the reenacted Combat with its historical counterpart, and to discuss how the notion of chivalry works into both the medieval and the modern deed of arms.

(The photo at right, courtesy of the Anglesey Photo Gallery, shows some of the action from the 2010 Combat Of The Thirty reenactment battle. If you look closely [or click on the photo] you’ll notice our show host, Scott Farrell, at right, ready to jump into the fray.)

• Buy Deed Of Arms by Prof. Steven Muhlberger;
• Read Prof. Muhlberger’s blog, Muhlberger’s World History
• See more pictures of the Combat Of The Thirty at the Anglesey Photo Gallery.

Below: Watch a video of the Combat Of The Thirty reenactment put on at the 2010 Pennsic War.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Segment 2: Interview With Dr. Elizabeth Morrison: Chivalry and Fashion in the Middle Ages

From May 31 to August 14, 2011, visitors at the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, Calif., can enjoy a special exhibition, Fashion In The Middle Ages. Featuring a selected display of medieval illustration and artwork, the exhibition seeks to highlight not just the colors and styles of medieval clothing, but also the economic, social, and even spiritual status of the subjects they depicted, and the patrons who commissioned their artwork. Thus, drawings of kings, knights, and ladies, in these medieval manuscripts may provide clues as to how these individuals viewed themselves with regards to the virtues of chivalry. Was fashionable dress, like chivalric principles, stylized and idealized beyond recognition, or can each provide a clue as to how medieval noblemen and women viewed themselves as part of their society?

Dr. Elizabeth Morrison is acting senior curator of manuscripts at the J. Paul Getty Museum, and one of the organizers of the exhibition. She joins Scott to talk about the “secret code” of medieval fashion, and to discuss the upcoming lecture The Medieval Clotheshorse, which will be conducted by Roger Wieck, curator of Medieval and Renaissance manuscripts at the Morgan Library and Museum, on Aug. 4 at the Getty Center’s Museum Lecture Hall.

• Get a glimpse into the Getty Museum’s Fashion In The Middle Ages exhibition with this educational website resource which features several pieces of art displayed in the exhibit (such as the detail of Duke Charles the Bold in his robe of cloth-of-gold, at left) and audio commentary provided by the museum’s curatorial staff;
• Make arrangements to attend the lecture The Medieval Clotheshorse, held on Aug. 4 at 7 pm in the Getty Center Museum Lecture Hall;
• Can’t attend the exhibition? Purchase the books Fashion In The Middle Ages and Understanding Illuminated Manuscripts: A Guide to Technical Terms from the Getty Museum Bookstore.
• How does a manuscript curator become involved in … international intrigue? Read the amusing account of A Tale Of Two Beths to discover how Elizabeth Morrison ran across her doppelgangeron the pages of a novel (and other behind-the-scenes insights) in the blog The Iris: Views From The Getty.

On the next episode: The Chivalry Today Podcast begins its sixth season with more explorations of the history, literature and philosophy of the code of chivalry. We hope you’ll join us for another exciting year!
Don’t forget, we’ve always got some interesting articles, photos, and links to share on the Chivalry Today Facebook Page.

Related posts:

1. Summer of Chivalry Podcast: Part 1
2. School History Festival & Chivalry Today
3. Summer Knight Surprises

Quicklinks — Use the links below to learn more about the events and activities featured in this podcast episode

• Make arrangements to attend the first annual CombatCon, June 24-26 in Las Vegas, Nevada;
• Visit the Higgins Armory Museum to experience their Castle Quest;
• Share your plans, photos, and videos of your Summer of Chivalry on our Facebook page.

Segment 1: An Interview with Jared Kirby — Chivalry at CombatCon

Scott interviews Jared Kirby, accomplished actor (he appeared in a recent production of Macbeth with the York Shakespeare Company), fight choreographer, and president and organizer of the first annual CombatCon to talk about historical European martial arts, Victorian stick fighting, Jedi knights, zombies, and steampunk fiction. What do all of these things have in common? You might be surprised to learn that the answer is: The code of chivalry. The spirit of romance, honor, and heroism is the underlying foundation of nearly all the events, presentations, and workshops that attendees will be enjoying at CombatCon.

You can learn more about Jared Kirby’s impressive background in acting, fight arrangement, and directing at his website, The Art Of Combat.

It’s not too late to make plans to attend CombatCon in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 24-26. The Tuscany Hotel is offering special weekend rates to CombatCon attendees.

Segment 2: Castle Quest At The Higgins Armory Museum

Characters like the knight, lady, archer, and castelain are waiting at the Higgins Armory Museum to give visitors a tour through the Castle Quest.

Scott is joined by Devon Kurtz, director of education and public programs at the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester, Mass., to talk about the museum’s new exhibit Castle Quest, which opened just in time for Summer 2011 vacationers. The display gives visitors an opportunity to see life inside a medieval castle through the eyes of the people who call it home – from the knight and the lady to the stable hands, grooms, and archers.

Castle Quest is just one of the engaging, interactive exhibits you’ll find when you visit the Higgins Armory Museum. You can find a full listing of the events and activities going on in the museum on the exhibits page of the Higgins website.

The Higgins Armory Museum also offers courses and workshops in historical fencing and sword combat as part of their Academy of the Sword program. Sword-fighting enthusiasts and re-enactors who live on the West Coast (which is a bit far for commuting to the Higgins for lessons) might wish to join Chivalry Today’s Knight School Historical Sword Combat program on Friday evenings at San Diego’s Team Touche Fencing Center.

What Are You Doing This Summer (of Chivalry)?

Got big plans this summer? If you know of an event that would be of interest to Chivalry Today’s fans and podcast listeners – a Renaissance faire, a lecture or talk on medieval history, a screening of an independent movie with a fantasy theme, or any activity or event that relates to the ideals of chivalry — then share it with a post on the Chivalry Today Facebook Page.
Or, if you’ve been to an event or site that you want to share with everyone – a festival, battlefield, performance, town, or castle – post your vacation pictures or videos on the Facebook page for everyone to enjoy. Or, just post some thoughts on your summer reading list: What book(s) are you enjoying at the beach or park that are taking you away into a realm of chivalry? We want to know more about your Summer of Chivalry!

Coming Next Month in Summer of Chivalry Part 2

We’ll take a trip to the acclaimed Getty Museum in Los Angeles for an exhibition of medieval clothing and fashion, and a walk down the runway with a 14th century “clotheshorse”; and we’ll explore one of the most famous (and fatal) deeds of arms of the late Middle Ages as we prepare for a re-enactment of the Combat Of The Thirty in August in a field just north of Pittsburgh, Penn.

Related posts:

1. Summer Is Knight Time
2. Summer Of Chivalry Podcast: Part 2
3. Episode 26: Swords, Fighting Manuals and the Code of Chivalry

Quicklinks — Use the links below to learn more about the books and products mentioned in this podcast episode.

• Buy German Medieval Martial Arts Vol. 1: The Poleaxe;
• Buy a copy of Manning Up by Kay Hymowitz
• Contribute to our Summer Of Chivalry support drive by using the red donate button on the right.

Segment 1: Chivalry Jeopardy

Scott challenges some preconceived notions about the ideals and practices of medieval chivalry with a game of Chivalry Jeopardy. He gives you a quotation having something to do with knights or chivalry, and you’ve got 30 seconds to decide whether the sentiment is authentic (that is, “historically accurate”) or bogus (which is to say, drawn from a source – a novel or movie – that presents a modern take on the code of chivalry). Although there is plenty of historical evidence that knights in the Middle Ages were rude, privileged and violent, you may be a bit surprised by some of these quotes, which indicate that not every medieval knight was a sociopathic bigot, and not all depictions of chivalry in modern times are as gentle and romantic as we might believe.

Segment 2: A Dueling View Of Chivalry

Scott is joined by author, scholar, and martial arts interpreter Christian Henry Tobler (pictured at right) to talk about medieval fighting manuals and the “chivalric” practice of fighting with a poleaxe. Christan has published several books on medieval combat, including Secrets of Medieval German Swordsmanship and In Saint George’s Name: An Anthology of Medieval German Fighting Arts. His new DVD, German Medieval Martial Arts Vol. 1: The Poleaxe, presents a practical look at combat techniques with this unusual, yet versatile Late Medieval weapon. Christian and Scott look at how this rather brutal style of martial art squares with the ideals of knightly chivalry.

Learn More: Read Mr. Tobler’s work in this article, In Defense of Peter von Danzig, an analysis of a medieval fighting manual, presented on the Freelance Academy Press website.

Below: A video documentary featuring Christian Tobler giving an introduction to the German sword combat and martial arts tradition.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Below: How does all of this “martial arts” stuff really work? The following video shows a competitive challenge between Mr. Tobler and fellow maestro (and friend) Sean Hayes of the Northwest Fencing Academy – fought, appropriately, in true gentlemanly style and chivalric spirit.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Want to learn the knightly skills of Historical European Martial Arts and sword combat? If you’re in the Southern California area, come and join Chivalry Today’s weekly Knight School Historical Fencing and Sword Combat workshop, held Friday evenings, 5-6:30 pm at the Team Touche Fencing Center. Our courses are taught in a safe, supportive, chivalrous environment, with an emphasis on fitness and historical accuracy, not smashing, bashing and comparing bruises. (Classes are held regularly, but are dark some weeks due to conflicting schedules. Walk-in participants are welcome, but please contact Team Touche’s front office to ensure the workshop on any given week. We’d hate to have you make the trip for nothing!)

Segment 3: Interview with Kay Hymowitz, author of Manning Up

Scott speaks with author Kay Hymowitz (pictured at right), whose new book, Manning Up: How The Rise Of Women Has Turned Men Into Boys, examines the changing social dynamics between young men and women, and uncovers the disturbing trend of today’s 20-something males to take on the role of overgrown boys, rather than responsible men. From juvenile humor (think Will Ferrell, Adam Sandler, or South Park) and ongoing emfatuations with video games and movies aimed at teen-agers, to hook-ups and “friends with benefits” relationships, and the inability to move out of parents’ houses into a place of their own, today’s boys don’t seem to be stepping into their father’s shoes – and it’s possible that the social factors which have given women more social liberty and authority have simultaneously made it difficult for young men to understand what’s expected, and required of them in relationships, in the workplace, and in society. Scott and Kay discuss how the ideals of chivalry might be applied to get today’s child-men to “man up” without rolling back the clock on equal rights.

Learn More: Read Kay Hymowitz’s article Why Men Pop The Question, written for CNN, which explores the relevance of traditional (some might even say “chivalrous”) gender roles in the customs of marriage, even in an age of female empowerment and gender equality.

Also, from the Wall Street Journal, Where Have All The Good Men Gone? examines the differences between “hooking up” and “hanging out,” and “dating” and “having a relationship” – and why today’s young men and women are increasingly frustrated in the lack of distinction between the two.

On Our Next Episode

Scott will talk with Prof. Jennifer Wollock, author of Rethinking Chivalry And Courtly Love, about her fresh take on the customs of chivalry and courtship; and an in-depth exploration of a medieval melee known as the Combat of the Thirty with a group that’s staging a reenactment of this brutal, yet famous “deed of arms” this summer.

Related posts:

1. Podcast 49: Princess Culture and the Code of Chivalry
2. Chivalry, Aristotle, CS Lewis & Martial Arts
3. Podcast 39: Chivalry in Renaissance Martial Arts

Quicklinks — Use the links below to learn more about the books and events mentioned in this podcast:

• Buy Cinderella Ate My Daughter by Peggy Orenstein;
• Sign up to attend the Fechtschule America 2011 Gathering;
• Come to Chivalry Today’s Knight School sword fighting class;
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Segment 1: Cinderella, Princesses, and the Code of Chivalry

Scott speaks with journalist and author Peggy Orenstein about her book Cinderella Ate My Daughter: Dispatches from the Front Line of Today’s New Girlie-Girl Culture and how the hyper-feminine image of the princess in today’s world affects our understanding of relationships, gender roles, and the traditions of chivalry. Peggy’s insightful, wry, and ultimately pragmatic look at the commercialization of what was once a harmless little girls’ fantasy (every five-year-old plays at being a princess at some point … ) provides some interesting thoughts on the feminine ideal, dating expectations, and the subtly shifting intention behind chivalrous, gentlemanly manners.

• Visit Peggy Orenstein’s website to read an excerpt from Cinderella Ate My Daughter, follow her blog, and find out more about her other books;
• Read What’s Wrong With Cinderella in the Dec. 24, 2006 edition of the New York Times Magazine on-line.

Segment 2: Fechtschule America 2011 – Chivalry On The Edge

Scott is joined by Scott Brown, organizer and director of the Fechtschule America 2011 Conference, a gathering of medieval sword-fighting experts, historical fencing masters, and others interested in learning the arts of combat from the Age of Chivalry. A Fechtschule is an old European tradition in which local and visiting instructors would host traveling scholars to offer focused combat training, present skillful displays, and hold specialized tournaments to amuse and entertain excited spectators. Keeping with this tradition, Fechtschule America is an annual gathering of sword combat and Western martial arts enthusiasts from all over the globe – a long weekend full of seminars, demonstrations, and competitions to advance the study of medieval fighting arts.

Learn more about the 2011 Fechtschule America at the event’s website. The event will be held March 25-27, 2011, at Lutheran High North; 1130 West 34th Street in Houston, Texas (77018). Admission fees, seminar schedules, and tournament rules can all be found on the website; all visitors are welcome, and tickets are available at the door.

Below: Watch the final bout of the longsword competition at the 2010 Fechtschule America Conference.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Related posts:

1. Podcast 48: Chivalry And Swordsmen
2. Summer of Chivalry Podcast: Part 1
3. Podcast 53: Courtly Love – How Chivalry And Romance Got Together

• Buy Swords And Swordsmen by Mike Loades;
• View the History for Music Lovers music video series on YouTube!;
• Sign up for Chivalry Today’s Knight School historical combat workshops at the Team Touche Fencing Center

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Segment 1: Swords, Swordsmen and Chivalry

Scott interviews noted historical interpreter and fight arranger Mike Loades about his new book, Swords And Swordsmen. Mike shares his thoughts on the design, construction and use of swords in the medieval world (and throughout history) as well as how the sword is a unique reflection of the noble (if sometimes distorted) image of the chivalrous warrior.
Visit Mike Loades’ website to learn more about his work in “hands on” study of historical warriors and their arms and practices.

Below: Watch as Mike Loades hosts the acclaimed television show Weapons That Made Britain, and examines swords and their use in medieval battles.

Weapons That Made Britain: The Sword (45 Minutes)

Music Videos for Chivalry Lovers

Scott is joined by Amy Burvall, co-creator of the on-line music video series History For Music Lovers. Her music videos parody the early stylings of MTV, and some of the most popular videos have been viewed by nearly 200,000 history students (and music buffs) all over the world. She talks about her project to use pop tunes to create toe-tapping lessons about historical personalities, events and literature, like King Arthur, the Crusades, Charlemagne – and the ideals of chivalry.
Below: Watch I’m A Knight and King Arthur from the YouTube! History For Music Lovers series.

I’m A Knight

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King Arthur

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Segment 3: Join Chivalry Today’s Historical Combat Program

Calling knights in shining armor … of all shapes, ages and genders! We invite you to come to the Chivalry Today Knight School and have a clashing good time learning the historical art of medieval sword combat (sometimes called “Western martial arts”) under the guidance of program director Scott Farrell. Courses are open to adults and children alike (ages 10 and up, please) and are held at San Diego’s marvelous Team Touche Fencing Center in Sorrento Valley (that’s just south of Del Mar – “freeway close” from nearly anywhere in Southern California).
Classes are held weekly – check the Team Touche website for times, costs and other details. Register in advance – or just pay at the door!

Next Month: Scott will be joined by Peggy Orenstein, author of Cinderella Ate My Daughter, to talk about the pervasive “princess culture” and its effects on our perception of chivalry.

Related posts:

1. Book Review: Swords And Swordsmen
2. Podcast 47: Chivalry And A Modern Morte Darthur
3. Episode 31: Chivalry Goes To Gaul With Amadis

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• Have a copy of The Jedi Path delivered from a galaxy far, far away.
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Segment 1: Lines Of Chivalry

This month’s line of chivalry comes from William Shakespeare’s Hamlet. When Hamlet tells his steward Polonius to welcome a band of players into the castle, Polonius replies, essentially, “Sure, I’ll give ‘em as good as they deserve.” (Not much of a promise, since actors and performers in Shakespeare’s time were notorious for being rogues and pickpockets.)

In response, Hamlet says:

God’s bodykins, man, much better: use every man
after his desert, and who should ‘scape whipping?
Use them after your own honor and dignity: the less
they deserve, the more merit is in your bounty.

If you would like to suggest your own “line of chivalry” from a play, movie, book, TV show, song or poem, just visit our Listener Challenger page and send us an e-mail. Every month we’ll draw one of the entries to win a prize, and we’ll read some of the more memorable lines on upcoming editions of the podcast.

Segment 2: A Modern Morte Darthur And The Code Of Chivalry

Scott speaks with Prof. Dorsey Armstrong, editor and translator of Sir Thomas Malory’s Morte Darthur: A New Modern English Translation Based on the Winchester Manuscript , published by Parlor Press, about the work of updating the language of this 15th century book, and about how the fantastic adventures of Arthur’s knights in Morte Darthur reflects the real-world values and practices of the code of chivalry — in Malory’s time, and in the 21st century.

Segment 3: The Jedi Path And The Code Of Chivalry

The Jedi Knights of Star Wars are arguably the most common and recognized icon of the concept of knighthood in today’s society – and characters like Luke Skywalker and Obi Wan Kenobi exemplify how a knightly code might be put to use in a time of high-technology and galactic commerce, rather than castles and Crusades. Daniel Wallace, a New York Times bestselling author and Star Wars guru, has written a new manual of knighthood for the Jedi order: The Jedi Path. He joins Scott to compare the Jedi way and the code of chivalry, and to consider how the cinematic depictions of space knights shapes our own understanding of the principles of chivalry.

Below: Check out a teaser video for The Jedi Path by Daniel Wallace (and a few other notable Jedi knights).

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Next Month: Scott will interview Mike Loades, renowned historical interpreter and combat expert, about his new book Swords And Swordsmen, and what the history of the use, design and symbolism of swords reveals about the ideals of chivalry.

Related posts:

1. Jedi Knights
2. Episode 16: Characters of Chivalry: Jedi Knights and Medieval Detectives
3. Podcast 42: Summer Of Chivalry

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• Visit the official website of Macho Like Me and buy tickets to the live multimedia performance, which runs from Jan. 15 to Feb. 13, 2011;
• Join our 50 By 50 Drive and keep the Chivalry Today Podcast on-line.

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Segment 1: Help Us Meet Our 50 By 50 Supporter Goal

Click on the image above for a closer look at the great collection of appreciation gifts available to Chivalry Today supporters in our 50 By 50 donor drive.

The Chivalry Today Podcast is made possible solely by the voluntary support of our listeners. But we can’t continue to provide the show without your help, so we’re calling on all listeners to contribute to the program to keep the podcast going. We need 50 supporters (at any contribution level) before our 50th episode – or show number 50 will be the last Chivalry Today Podcast. Will you help us?
It doesn’t matter what amount you contribute – anything from $1 to $200 (or more) will help us meet our goal. However, there are some outstanding appreciation gifts offered at certain levels of contribution.
For a contribution of $25, you can:

• Choose either a T-shirt (pictured at right) or a travel mug with the Chivalry Today logo;

For a $45 contribution, you get:

• Both the T-shirt and the travel mug;

For a $100 contribution*, you’ll receive:

• Malory’s Morte D’Arthur: A New Modern English Translation by Prof. Dorsey Armstrong, from Parlor Press,
• DVD: German Medieval Martial Arts Vol. 1 – The Poleaxe from Freelance Academy Press,
• A Norman Short Sword limited edition wooden waster (practice sword) from Purpleheart Armoury

For a $150 contribution*, you’ll receive all three of the above items, plus:

• Martial Arts And Philosophy: Beating and Nothingness from Open Court Books, (signed by contributing editor Scott Farrell),
• A T-shirt with the Chivalry Today Logo,
• A Chivalry Today logo travel mug.

And if you join our Royal Circle and make a $200 contribution*, you’ll get all of the items above, plus:

• The album Along The Enchanted Way from the Celtic/Renaissance duo Glancing Love,
• A $20 merchandise gift certificate from Historic Enterprises.

Use the red Piggy Bank button above to make your contribution of these (or any) amount, and the appropriate thank-you gift will be sent directly to you.

(*Appreciation packages at these levels are limited in quantity. In the event that we run out of appreciation gifts, Chivalry Today’s staff will contact you before your donation is processed.)

Segment 2: Interview with Prof. Damon Young, senior editor of Martial Arts And Philosophy

Damon Young is professor of philosophy at the University of Melbourne, and senior editor of the book Martial Arts And Philosophy.

Scott and Prof. Young share their thoughts on the tradition of using martial arts as a means of exploring the philosophical principles of humility, courtesy, justice, fair play and chivalry as they talk about Confucius, Plato, Buddha, Nietzsche, C.S. Lewis and Sir Lancelot, along with the many concepts (and misconceptions) that can be learned as you attempt to master the martial arts in a variety of disciplines, from karate or kung fu, to boxing or wrestling, to the emerging sport of Western martial arts.

• Buy a copy of the book Martial Arts And Philosophy;
• Buy Prof. Damon Young’s book Distraction: A Philosopher’s Guide To Being Free;
• Read Prof. Young’s blog, Darkly Wise, Rudely Great, in which he discusses philosophy through topics as diverse as iPods, parenthood, writing, feminism and (of course) martial arts of all types;
• Visit the Pop Culture And Philosophy website of Open Court Books, which features all 55 titles in the ever-growing series (including Monty Python … Lord Of The Rings … Narnia … and Superheroes And Philosophy).

Segement 3: Macho (And Chivalrous) Like Me: A Conversation With Helie Lee

After rebelling against her traditional Korean upbringing (and the restrictive cultural roles it placed on women), writer and human rights activist Helie Lee (author of Still Life With Rice and In The Absence Of Sun) decided to cut her hair, put on jeans and a T-shirt, and move out of her home to experience what she thought would be the “easy life” — living as a man. Her six-month experiment gave her a whole new perspective on the roles, responsibilities and liberties associated with masculinity, including many of the customs associated with the manners of gentlemanly chivalry. Her experiences are chronicled in her one-woman show Macho Like Me, and she joins Scott to talk about what men and women alike can learn about chivalry by seeing the roles and relationships from the other side of the gender aisle. (Even if you’re not going to spend months cross-dressing!)

• Buy tickets to Macho Like Me, on stage at the Coast Playhouse in Los Angeles, Jan. 15 to Feb. 13, 2011;
• Read more about Helie’s harrowing account of rescuing her long-lost uncle from Communist North Korea, documented in her book In The Absence Of Sun;

Below: Watch the trailer for Macho Like Me.

Macho Like Me Trailer from Helie Lee on Vimeo.

Next month: Scott will be joined by Prof. Dorsey Armstrong, editor and translator of the new book Malory’s Morte D’Arthur: A New Modern English Translation, to talk about the work of updating the language of the 15th century tales of Camelot and the relevance of the lore of the Round Table in today’s world.

Related posts:

1. Chivalry, Aristotle, CS Lewis & Martial Arts
2. Squirrels And Rockets? “Martial Arts And Philosophy” Reviewed
3. Podcast 39: Chivalry in Renaissance Martial Arts

When finished in 2030, the Ozark Medieval Fortress will look like this - an authentically built replica of a 13th century knight's castle.

Scott takes a visit to the Ozark Medieval Fortress, an authentic replica of a 13th century French castle, being built in northern Arkansas for a tour with volunteer coordinator Bryan Douglas to see how this 20-year project is keeping the ideals of chivalry alive. Plus: An interview with Kyle Van Dolah, who served as the Lady Of Honor (the ultimate judge of chivalry) at the 2010 Tournament Of The Phoenix; and more of your “lines of chivalry” in our Listener Challenge.
Quicklinks — Learn more about the events and programs featured in this podcast with the following links:

• Visit the Ozark Medieval Fortress – A Castle In The Making;
• The official website of the World Joust, Tournament Of The Phoenix;
• Buy a copy of Martial Arts And Philosophy, which includes Scott Farrell’s chapter, “Sir Aristotle and the Code of Chivalry.”

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Segment 1: Chivalry In An American Castle — A Trip To The Ozark Medieval Fortress

One of the ground-floor doorways in progress shows the level of detail and care being put into the authentic construction of the Ozark Medieval Fortress.

The Ozark Medieval Fortress is an authentic replica of a 13th century medieval castle from the age of Louis IX being built in northern Arkansas in the town of Lead Hill. In our first segment, Scott Farrell takes a visit to the fortress for a tour of the site with Bryan Douglas, volunteer coordinator and expert on medieval military technology, to talk about the construction and the ideals of knighthood and chivalry represented by the image of a castle.

• Read the article Building A Medieval Castle In Arkansas from NPR;
• Visit the Ozark Medieval Fortress website to learn about visiting and volunteering at the castle, and to enjoy an interactive display of the castle in various stages of completion;
• Want to check on the castle progress? Keep tabs on how they’re doing with the castle blog;
• Visit the website of Guedelon castle, the Ozark Fortress’s sister site in Burgundy, to witness the construction there, including several excellent video presentations.

Segment 2: Interview with Kyle Van Dolah, 2010′s Tournament Of The Phoenix’s Lady Of Honor

Kyle Van Dolah, dressed in traditional 15th century garb, keeps a close eye on the competition as the Lady Of Honor. (Photo copyright 2010 Julia Buchta-Davis.)

Kyle Van Dolah served as the Lady Of Honor at the 2010 Tournament Of The Phoenix, a real, competitive jousting match held annually in San Diego, California. Kyle had the difficult job of observing the seven competitors and, at the event’s conclusion, choosing one to be awarded the coveted Chivalry Prize. She shares her thoughts after spending a whole weekend judging chivalry, and provides some interesting insights on chivalry’s place in today’s society. (Kyle’s photo appears courtesy of Julia Butcha-Davies Photography.)

The award for chivalry was given to German competitor Andreas Wenzel at the conclusion of the weekend’s competition. (Photo of Andreas receiving his prize courtesy of Julia Butcha-Davies Photography.)

• Read a preview piece on the World Joust Tournament Of The Phoenix competition in the Poway Patch, a local news service, as well as the final report on all the weekend’s events and competitions.

Jousting maybe the highlight of the weekend at the Tournament Of The Phoenix, but there’s much more to the event than that. The Festival Of History gives attendees a chance to interact with historical interpreters from every era – from Rome to the Renaissance – for a hands-on opportunity to explore history (without all the play-acting of a History Faire). Below: Check out a video of the Wolfs Ov Odin, an interpretive group focusing on Viking culture, giving a demonstration of the war tactic known as the shield wall.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Segment 3: Angels And Demons Of Chivalry – Lines from the Listener Challenge

This month’s Listener Challenge winner will receive a copy of the book Swords: An Artists Devotion, by Ben Boos, for suggesting a “line of chivalry” from the television series Angel.

Next month you can enter our listener challenge for a chance to win one of the new Chivalry Today logo T-shirts. Find out more on our Listener Challenge contest page.

Next month: Scott is joined by Prof. Damon Young, senior editor of the book Martial Arts And Philosophy (which includes the chapter “Sir Aristotle and the Code of Chivalry”) to talk about virtue, chivalry and the fine art of philosophical fighting.

Related posts:

1. Podcast 43: The Magic Ring and Chivalry
2. Summer Is Knight Time
3. Summer of Chivalry Podcast: Part 1

Quicklinks – Learn more about the books and programs featured in this podcast episode by using the following links:

• Tickets and show times for Henry IV, on stage at the Dallas Theater Center Sept. 10 to Oct. 10, 2010
• Learn more about the Fight Like A Knight fitness and training program.

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Segment 1: Lines of Chivalry: Captain American and Robin Hood

Our listeners step up with a great selection of lines of chivalry in our Listener Challenge. You can take the Listener Challenge by suggesting your own line of chivalry for the November podcast. All entries will be entered into a drawing for a copy of the book Swords, An Artist’s Devotion by illustrator Ben Boos.

Segment 2: Interview with Steven Walters — Shakespearean Chivalry from Falstaff to Prince Hal

Actor Steven Walters plays Prince Hal in the Dallas Theater Company's Henry IV.

A new production of Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2, staged at the Dallas Theater Center is garnering rave reviews — and giving audiences a new and exciting look at what may be Shakespeare’s most chivalric work. The play features an intriguing trio of knightly characters, Henry “Hotspur” Percy, Sir John Falstaff, and Prince Hal, and each of them has a very different take on the notion of knighthood and chivalry. Actor Steven Walters, who plays Prince Hal, talks about the history of this play, his role and his own view of chivalry from the stage of Shakespeare.

• Read a review of the Dallas Theater Center’s production of Henry IV in the Dallas Morning News;
• Teachers: Download a study guide for Henry IV, provided courtesy of the Dallas Theater Center;
• Listen to an interview with Prof. Kathryne McDorman and director Kevin Moriarty on KERA’s Think talk show.

Below: Watch a video that features the unique staging and exciting fight choreography from Henry IV (the play contains four battles!) on Good Morning Texas:

Segment 3: Chivalry Gets A Workout

Christopher Burns leads the Fight Like A Knight training and workout program

Fight choreographer and martial arts enthusiast Christopher Burns talks about his Fight Like A Knight workout/training program. Mr. Burns’ program calls upon his experience as a martial arts practitioner, film director, fight choreographer and kinesthetic analyst to provide students with a grounding in practical sword-fighting technique and a rigorous “high intensity, low impact” full-body workout. Classes are held regularly in Southern California; information and Christopher’s blog can be found at the program website.

Related posts:

1. Saddle Up With Shakespeare’s Knights
2. Podcast 35: Chivalry Takes Wing
3. Saluting First Knights

Quicklinks – Learn more about the books and programs featured in this podcast episode by using the following links:

The Magic Ring Deluxe Illustrated Edition by Baron de la Motte Fouqué, edited by Prof. Amy Sturgis and illustrated by fantasy artist Jef Murray.
Take the Lines of Chivalry listener challenge.

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Segment 1: A New Season, A New Challenge – Lines Of Chivalry

Welcome to the fifth season of the Chivalry Today Podcast. What exactly is “chivalry today”? In this segment, host Scott Farrell takes a few minutes to examine the concept for new listeners of the show, then introduces the season’s listener challenge, Lines Of Chivalry. You’re invited to share your favorite line – from a movie, play, poem or song – that represents (in your mind, at least) the essence of what chivalry is all about. Each episode a select few lines will be read on the podcast, and every month one entry will get a great prize from our prize locker – on Episode 44, that will be a copy of the book The Economics Of Integrity, by Anna Bernasek. You can enter using the reader forum below, or by sending an email with the words “listener challenge” in the subject line. See our Listener Challenge page for full details and rules.

Segment 2: Interview with Prof. Amy Sturgis, editor of The Magic Ring

The Magic Ring is a groundbreaking fantasy-Gothic-mythology-adventure novel first published in 1813, that established a new image of knights and chivalry that would prevail in art and literature throughout much of the 19th century. Although this book is largely unknown to English speaking readers (the last translation of the book was produced in 1925), a new illustrated edition of the story, edited by Prof. Amy Sturgis, is now available from Valancourt Books. Learn more about Prof. Strugis’ work in both fantasy literature and Native American studies at her website, AmySturgis.com.
Also enjoy some of the artwork from this edition by acclaimed fantasy artist Jef Murray.

Segment 3: Dignity, Nobility And School Mascots

Tommy Tomahawk - An example of a mascot being treated like a court jester, rather than accorded an honest sense of dignity and respect.

A new law challenging the use of Native American imagery in school logos and mascots brings to mind the aspects of dignity and nobility – one of the Knightly Virtues of the code of chivalry. Are mascots like Braves, Chieftains or Comanches respectful tributes to native peoples? Or do these cartoonish images perpetuate racial stereotypes? And can this issue teach us something about the importance of nobility?
Learn more about this issue in these news story links:

• New Law May Change Indian School Mascots (from the Wisconsin Journal Times);
• Race Based Teams Names Not Tolerated In Wisconsin (from NPR News);
• Teach Respect, Not Racism from the Wisconsin Indian Education Association

Below, watch an episode of the pubic access show Engage examining the debate over high school mascots:

Click here to view the embedded video.

Related posts:

1. Listener Challenge, Season 5: Lines Of Chivalry
2. Podcast 38: Ideology of Chivalry
3. Podcast 44: Three Knights Of Shakespeare: Chivalry Takes The Stage

Students at the 2009 Medieval Minnesota Summer Camp program take a well-earned bow after performing a scene from a medieval play as part of their week-long study program.

Prof. Phillip Adamo, director of the Medieval Minnesota summer camp program sponsored by Augsburg College, talks about discoveries in chivalry and medieval history as he guides students on a week-long journey into the Middle Ages. Plus: William Gurstelle, author of The Art of the Catapult and Absinthe & Flamethrowers, talks about trebuchets, chivalry and the art of living dangerously; and we wrap up our listener challenge with final thoughts on the Nine Worthies of Chivalry Today.

Correction: In the introduction, Scott incorrectly cites the title of William Gurstelle’s latest book. The book is Absinthe & Flamethrowers: Projects and Ruminations on the Art of Living Dangerously. Whoosh, Boom, Splat is one of William’s earlier books. We apologize for the mistake.

Quicklinks – Learn more about the books and programs featured in this podcast episode by using the following links:
• Medieval Minnesota Summer Camp;
• Absinthe & Flamethrowers and The Art of the Catapult by William Gurstelle

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Segment 1: Chivalry In A Worthy Cause – Final Entries And Thoughts On Our Listener Challenge

We take one last look at our listeners’ nominations of the Nine Worthies of Chivalry Today, and reflect on what we’ve learned about chivalry in today’s world as a result of the many suggestions we’ve received this season as to who embodies the code of chivalry in the 21st century.

Segment 2: Interview: Prof. Phillip Adamo, Director of Medieval Minnesota Summer Camp

Augsburg College sponsors Medieval Minnesota, a college preparatory program that gives a group of high school students the opportunity to spend a whole week studying and living in the Age of Chivalry. Program director Phillip Adamo (pictured, right) joins us to talk about the program, and to discuss the important lessons in chivalry that students (and instructors too) have learned by surrounding themselves with medieval culture.

• Learn more at the Medieval Minnesota Summer Camp website.
• Below, watch a short movie about the Battle Of Hastings created by one of the students at Medieval Minnesota.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Segment 3: Catapults, Chivalry and the Art of Living Dangerously

Author William Gurstelle (pictured, right) is famous for his books full of exciting backyard projects and activities, from potato guns to knife throwing, including all manner of improvised munitions. He is the science teacher most of us wish we’d had in middle school, and his books and videos encourage his fans to release their “inner MacGyver.” But his most recent book, Absinthe & Flamethrowers, looks at this penchant for (slightly) hair-raising projects not just as an instruction manual, but also as a philosophical treatise. (It is subtitled, “Ruminations on the Art of Living Dangerously.”) In this interview, William talks with Scott about the “artful” approach to risky living and the surprising connections to the ideals of chivalry. And, as a special medieval bonus, he gives some tips on how to make your own backyard catapult – a great summer project!

• Buy William Gurstelle’s books Absinthe & Flamethrowers and The Art of the Catapult;
• Visit William Gurstelle’s catapult website, where you can see pictures of his enormous model trebuchet Ludgar (the war wolf), including a nightime image of a crew launching a flaming softball across a lake.
• Read an article in Popular Mechanics about William Gurstelle and Teaching Science With Trebuchets;
• Gurstelle was profiled in the New York Times in 2009 as the author of Books Of Things Not To Try At Home;
• Below, watch video of William Gurstelle talking about “the art of living dangerously” at a live presentation exploring the history and benefits of risk-taking.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Next season: Join us for another year of exploring the history, literature and philosophy of the code of chivalry, including a new translation of Malory’s Morte Darthur, a look at the life of Tecumseh (the “Native American King Arthur”), cotillion schools, femininity, the official School of Life, and a medieval castle being built in the Ozarks.

Related posts:

1. Podcast 41: Robin Hood And Chivalry
2. Summer Is Knight Time
3. Summer of Chivalry Podcast: Part 1

Quicklinks — Learn more about the books and programs featured in this podcast episode by using the following links:
• Robin Hood: A Mythic Biography by Prof. Stephen Knight;
• Warrior Wisdom: The Warrior’s Path by Dr. Bohdi Sanders and Loren Christensen
• Along The Enchanted Way from Glancing Love

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Segment 1: Women Exercise Their Chivalry

Does a woman have to be a powerless spectator to live by the customs of chivalry? The advice website Ask Men offered some suggestions as to how women can be chivalrous (and still ladylike) in the age of gender equality:
• Is Chivalry Still Alive? (And if so, do women play a part in it in today’s society?)
• Guys, see how you rate with Ask Men’s Top 10 Gentlemanly Gestures.

Segment 2: Robin Hood And Chivalry

Robin Hood is one of the most enduring legends of the Middle Ages, and these stories have evolved throughout the centuries to reflect the changing ideals of society. Prof. Stephen Knight joins Scott to talk about Robin Hood, from the first written legends of the 14th century, to the new movie version of the story (directed by Ridley Scott) which will give audiences a first depiction of the “hero-outlaw” in the post 9/11 world.

• Buy Robin Hood: A Mythic Biography by Prof. Stephen Knight;
• Read Prof. Knight’s translation (with Thomas Ohlgren) of one of the earliest Robin Hood tales, Robin Hood and the Potter, originally published in Robin Hood and Other Outlaw Tales;
• The Robin Hood Project (hosted by the Univ. of Rochester) presents many original texts of Robin Hood literature, from the Middle Ages to the 20th century;
• Allan Wright’s website Bold Outlaw offers many interviews and articles by Robin Hood specialists, including a photo gallery of the real Sherwood Forest, an interview with Prof. Stephen Knight, and a Beginner’s Guide to Robin Hood;
• Visit the website of Robin Hood The Movie with more details about the film, cast and crew;
• Below: Watch the trailer for Robin Hood, which opens in the U.S. on May 14, 2010.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Segment 3: Chivalry In Warrior Wisdom

• Buy The Warrior’s Path, the third and final installment in the Warrior Wisdom series by martial arts instructor Dr. Bohdi Sanders;
• Read more thoughts on chivalry and honor in Dr. Sanders’ blog, The Wisdom Warrior;
• Learn more about Dr. Sanders’ background and experience in the martial arts;
• Below, watch Bohdi Sanders video, Meditation on Wisdom.

Click here to view the embedded video.

Segment 4: The Music of Glancing Love

Learn more about the Gypsy/Celtic Renaissance duo Glancing Love at their website – plus, enter our drawing to win a free download of their latest album, Along The Enchanted Way, in Chivalry Today’s Listener Challenge for May.

Next Month on Episode 42: Scott talks with Prof. Philip Adamo, director of the Medieval Minnesota program at Augusburg College where high school students get to spend a week in the Middle Ages; plus, a conversation with William Gurstelle about “the art of living dangerously” and the craft of catapult building.

Related posts:

1. Podcast 40: Scouting With Chivalry
2. Chivalry and the Warrior Lifestyle
3. Podcast 37: Explorations Of Chivalry

Quicklinks — Learn more about the books and programs featured in this show by using the following links:

• The International Scouting Museum
• The Economics of Integrity by Anna Bernasek

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Segment 1: Chivalry In Reverse

Is it practical, or even possible for a woman to be “chivalrous” toward a man in society today?
• Read Esquire Magazine’s take on how women can practice Reverse Chivalry in today’s world.
• Below – Watch the segment from the morning talk show The Catch-Up, as two of the female hosts demonstrate what they believe is “chivalry in reverse” – which includes ignoring an elderly woman in need of help, leering at passing fellows, and groping men on the street (as their husbands watch from the studio). Is this what they think of as “chivalry”?

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Segment 2: Scouting With Chivalry

The monument to Lord Robert Baden-Powell looks remarkably like the statue of a knight of old - no surprise, since "chivalry" was one of B-P's guiding principles.

When Lord Robert Baden-Powell founded the Scouting movement in 1908, his first handbook, Scouting For Boys, included an entire chapter on “chivalry.” Since then, chivalry has been one of the guiding principles of the Cub, Girl and Boy Scouts. Scouting in America is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year – a great time to reflect on the history and values of the code of chivalry today!

• Learn more about the work and collections of the International Scouting Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada – the largest collection of Scouting memorabilia in the world;
• Find out how the Scouts are celebrating their centennial, and find out how you can get involved!
• Want your Scouts to learn more about chivalry? Find out how to schedule one of Chivalry Today’s popular live presentations for your Cub Scout, Boy Scout or Girl Scout meeting. Let your Scouts meet a real “knight in shining armor”!

Segment 3: Economics, Integrity and Chivalry

Anna Bernasek is author of The Economics of Integrity

• Buy The Economics of Integrity: From Dairy Farmers to Toyota, How Wealth Is Built on Trust and What That Means for Our Future, by Anna Bernasek;
• Visit Anna Bernasek’s website to read more about her writing about investments, economics and other financial issues.

Take The Chivalry Today Listener Challenge!

Do you know someone “worthy” to be included in a list of the nine most chivalrous people who ever lived? If so (and we hope you do), then you need to take Chivalry Today’s Listener Challenge.

Next month on Episode 41: Scott interviews Stephen Knight, Prof. of English Literature at the University of Wales and author of Robin Hood: A Mythic Biography, about the ideals of chivalry and the history of Sherwood’s most famous outlaw knight, just in time for the premier of the new movie Robin Hood, starring Russell Crowe, which opens May 14, 2010.

Related posts:

1. Podcast 43: The Magic Ring and Chivalry
2. Podcast 39: Chivalry in Renaissance Martial Arts
3. Podcast 35: Chivalry Takes Wing

Quicklinks — Buy the titles from authors interviewed in this show by using the following links:

• Renaissance Swordsmanship and Medieval Swordsmanship by John Clements
• The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man by Brett and Kate McKay

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Segment 1: A Day in the Park with Chivalry

Some cities are proposing asking neighborhood residents tend and clean-up parks as a means of dealing with budget woes. A fiscal folly, or an opportunity for chivalry? Learn more in these news items:
• NPR reports on cost-saving measures proposed in Colorado Springs;
• Budget cuts might mean taller grass in the Kansas City Star (link no longer available).

John Clements, director of ARMA, practices his art.

Segment 2: Chivalry and Renaissance Martial Arts – An Interview with John Clements

• Visit the ARMA Website to learn more about the Association for Renaissance Martial Arts;
• ARMA Archive article: Top Myths of Renaissance Martial Arts;
• ARMA Archive article: The Real History of the Crusades;
• ARMA Archive article: The ARMA Credo or Code of Conduct;
• John Clements’ newest book: Masters of Medieval and Renaissance Martial Arts.

Below: Enjoy The Arts of Mars, Part 1 of the 10-part on-line documentary Renaissance Martial Arts, produced by ARMA.

Watch all 10 parts of the series on the ARMA Website.

Brett McKay (right) and his wife Kate are co-authors of the book The Art of Manliness.

Segment 3: The Art of Manliness and the Practice of Chivalry with Brett McKay

• Visit The Art of Manliness website;
• The Art of Manliness has some suggestions on How To Be A Modern Knight in the 21st century;
• Buy The Art of Manliness: Classic Skills and Manners for the Modern Man

Take The Chivalry Today Listener Challenge!
Do you know someone “worthy” to be included in a list of the nine most chivalrous people who ever lived? If so (and we hope you do), then you need to take Chivalry Today’s Listener Challenge.

Next month on Episode 40: We look at chivalry’s role in the history and culture of Scouting as the Boy Scouts celebrate 100 years of Scouting in America.

Related posts:

1. Podcast 56: Manvoted To Chivalry
2. Chivalry, Aristotle, CS Lewis & Martial Arts
3. Podcast 46: Philosophy of Martial Arts and Chivalry

Quicklinks – Buy the titles from authors interviewed in this show by using the following links:

• Holy Warriors by Prof. Richard Kaeuper
• Beyond Heaving Bosoms by Sarah Wendell and Candy Tan

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Segment 1: Take the Listener Challenge

A sculpture in the city hall in Cologne, Germany, depicts the Nine Worthies of medieval lore.

We want you to nominate someone for our list of Nine Worthies of Chivalry Today — nine individuals (living, historical or fictional) who represent the ideals of chivalry in action. You can suggest one, some or a whole list of nine names – each month Scott will choose some of the nominees to read on the podcast, and everyone who sends in a suggestion will be entered into our monthly drawing. Visit our Listener Challenge page for full details.

Segment 2: Ideology of Chivalry — Interview with Prof. Richard Kaeuper, author of Holy Warriors: The Religious Ideology of Chivalry

• Read a review of Holy Warriors, reviewed by Prof. Stephen Muhlberger, author of Deeds Of Arms and a past guest on the podcast.
• Buy Holy Warriors: The Religious Ideology of Chivalry at the Chivalry Today bookshop.

Segment 3: Romance Novel Chivalry – A Conversation with Sarah Wendell

What are the three elements that comprise the “trifecta of awesome” on a romance novel cover? Sarah discusses this, and other (more serious) elements of the romance genre in the video below:

• Read Chivalry and Other Romantic Behaviors on Sarah’s blog;
• Buy Beyond Heaving Bosoms by Sarah Wendell and Candy Tan at the Chivalry Today bookshop.

Related posts:

1. Podcast 37: Explorations Of Chivalry
2. Podcast 34: Werewolves Of Chivalry
3. Podcast 35: Chivalry Takes Wing

QuickLinks – Buy the titles from the authors interviewed in this show by using the following links:

• Chivalry And Exploration by Prof. Jennifer Goodman-Wollock
• The Narcissism Epidemic by Dr. W. Keith Campbell and Dr. Jean Twenge

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Segment 1: Chivalry and the Cycles of Today’s World

• Read the article Sharing The Road from Westways Magazine, a publication of the Southern California Auto Club;
• Learn more about cycling etiquette in the Road Rights blog from Bicycling Magazine;
• Learn more about the tensions between drivers and cyclists in “Road Rage” Case Highlights Cyclist Vs. Driver Tension from NPR News.

Segment 2: Explorations Of Chivalry – Interview with Prof. Jennifer Goodman-Wollock, author of Chivalry And Exploration: 1298-1630

• Buy Chivalry And Exploration: 1298-1630 by Jennifer R. Goodman(-Wollock)
• Pre-Order Prof. Wollock’s next book Chivalry And Courtly Love In The Middle Ages, due out in 2011, from Greenwood Publishing

Segment 3: Humility, Chivalry and the Narcissism Epidemic

• Buy The Narcissism Epidemic: Living In The Age Of Entitlement by Dr. W. Keith Campbell and Dr. Jean Twenge;
• Visit Dr. Keith Campbell’s website to learn more about his work, teaching and writing;
• Below, Dr. Keith Campbell discusses parenting choices to avoid narcissistic attitudes in children on Canada’s Your Voice television talk show:

Click here to view the embedded video.

Related posts:

1. Podcast 53: Courtly Love – How Chivalry And Romance Got Together
2. Episode 21: C.S. Lewis and Chivalry in Prince Caspian
3. Knights, Not Narcissists

QuickLinks – Buy the titles from the authors interviewed in this show by using the following links:
Song of the Sparrow
The Mental_Floss History Of The World

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Segment 1: Loyalty, Leadership and No-Layoff

• Read a piece in about the financial and logistic factors behind no-layoff programs in the Wall Street Journal;
• NPR profiles several large manufacturing companies that have implemented no-layoff policies to retain their employees.

Lisa Ann Sandell, author of Song of the Sparrow.

Segment 2: Chivalry á la Shalott – Interview with Lisa Ann Sandell, author of Song of the Sparrow

• Buy Song Of The Sparrow by Lisa Ann Sandell.
• Segment music: The Lady of Shalott, sung by Loreena McKennitt is from her 2006 CD The Visit.
• Full text of the poem The Lady of Shalott by Alfred Lord Tennyson (with study notes for students and other interested readers who want to know a bit more about this famous piece).
• 19th century paintings depicting romantic images of the Lady of Shalott by  J.W. Waterhouse (two versions from 1894 and the most famous from 1888) and William H. Hunt.
• Follow Lisa’s further writings and thoughts in her blog.

Below: Video of The Lady of Shalott, performed by Loreena McKennitt.

Erik Sass is co-author of The Mental_Floss History of the World.

Segment 3: Erik Sass Flosses Up The Age of Chivalry

• Buy The Mental_Floss History Of The World
• Learn more about Mental_Floss Magazine, “Where Knowledge Junkies Get Their Fix.”

Take the Chivalry Today Listener Challenge and be entered to win next month’s prize.

Next month on Episode 37: Prof. Jennifer R. Goodman, author of Chivalry and Exploration: 1298-1630

Related posts:

1. Podcast 35: Chivalry Takes Wing
2. Podcast 40: Scouting With Chivalry
3. Episode #19: Charlemagne and Chivalry

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Segment 1: Chivalry, Zulu Style

• Watch Battlefield Kali expert Burton Richardson training with Zulu tribesmen in a traditional stickfighting sport.
  

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Segment 2: Chess and Chivalry with Prof. Benjamin Hale

Prof. Benjamin Hale, assistant professor in environmental studies and philosophy at the University of Colorado, Boulder.

Prof. Benjamin Hale and show host Scott Farrell had a 40-minute conversation about the philosophy of chivalry which had to be edited out of the podcast. Listen to what they had to say:

• Enjoy a selection of Prof. Hale’s writings on philosophy, morality and social responsibility on his website.
• Buy Philosophy Looks At Chess» edited by Prof. Benjamin Hale.

Rachel Dickinson, author of Falconer On The Edge

Segment 3: Interview with Rachel Dickinson, author of Falconer On The Edge: A Man, His Birds And The Vanishing Landscape Of The American West

• Buy Falconer On The Edge»
• Follow Rachel’s ongoing involvement in the world of falconry and falconers on her blog, Falconer On The Edge, which includes (seriously!) falconry haiku.

Related posts:

1. Episode 8: Chivalry & Charny’s Laws of Arms
2. Episode 10: Chivalry and the Benedictine Rule
3. Chivalry, Aristotle, CS Lewis & Martial Arts

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Segment 1: Nine Worthies Listener Challenge & Premium Contributor Gift

• Read the challenge guidelines and submit your list of Worthies;
• Full rules of the contest and drawing.
• Donate $100 or more* and receive our premium contributor appreciation gift:
  • Holy Warriors» by Prof. Richard Kaeuper
  • by Ben Boos
  • by Katy Moran
  • (graphic novel) by Lee, Hart & Fujita
  • (graphic novel) by Gareth Hinds
  • $20 gift certificate from Historic Enterprises

Segment 2: Chimps, Chumps and the Behavioral Code of Chivalry

• Visit Dr. Richard Driscoll’s website to learn more about his book and views on chivalry
• Buy

Segment 3: Interview: Gillian Bradshaw, author of The Wolf Hunt

• Buy The Wolf Hunt»
• Learn more about the writings of Marie de France at the International Marie de France Society
• Download an English translation of the Bisclavret and other Lais of Marie de France from the University of Florida
• Our version of Werewolves of London is from the album Kidz Bop Halloween

Related posts:

1. Episode 28: Modern Romance, Courtly Love & Chivalry
2. Episode 30: Reclaiming The Sword and The Code of Chivalry
3. Episode 18: Kids, Chivalry and the Movie Mom

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Scott begins the fourth season with an interview with Prof. P.M. Forni, founder of the Johns Hopkins Civility Project and author of the book Choosing Civility» , who discusses the history of “civil” behavior and chivalry, and why this concept still matters today. Plus: Actor Christopher Gurr, who plays King Arthur in the touring production of Spamalot» ; and a very “worthy” listener challenge!

Segment 1: Listener Challenge —The Nine Worthies of Chivalry Today

• Read the challenge guidelines and submit your list of Worthies;
• Full rules of the contest and drawing.

Segment 2: Finding Spamalot’s Grail with Actor Christopher Gurr

• Buy tickets to Spamalot (and other touring musicals) from Broadway San Diego (Spamalot runs Sept. 8-13)
• Official Monty Python’s Spamalot website (with swag, reviews, video clips, games and more!);
• Buy the Spamalot Soundtrack CD»
• Below: Why I Love Spamalot (A promotional video with some rather odd theatregoers expressing their thoughts on the show):

Click here to view the embedded video.

Segment 3: Interview: Prof. Pier Forni, author of Choosing Civility

• Visit Johns Hopkins University’s Civility Website;
• Prof. Forni in Smithsonian Magazine, Dec. 2008, Choosing Civility in a Rude Culture;
• Buy Choosing Civility» and The Civility Solution» .

Take Our Listener Challenge: The Nine Worthies of Chivalry Today

In the Middle Ages, the Nine Worthies were the “top dogs” in the field of chivalry — the nine individuals who embodied the ideals of chivalry and knighthood: strength, valor, courtesy, honor, etc. They were broken down into three categories: “pagan” (Hector, Alexander and Caesar), Old Testament (Joshua, David and Judas Maccabeus) and Christian (King Arthur, Charlemagne [statue, pictured right] and Godfrey of Bouillon).

Now, Chivalry Today is putting out a challenge to listeners: Create a new list of Nine Worthies that reflects the ideals of chivalry in the modern world and the Seven Knightly Virtues as they apply in the 21st century. Our three categories are:

• Living — Individuals whose ongoing example demonstrates the value of chivalry;
• Historical — People from any period of history (from recent past to antiquity) who’ve lived by the code;
• Literary — Fictional characters from books, movies or other media who abide by the ideals of chivalry.

The only disqualifier: Names from the original list of Nine Worthies are off limits. They’re already acknowledged examples of chivalry; let’s come up with some fresh ideas!

Politicians, generals, discoverers, philosophers, poets, journalists, physicians, teachers, athletes, pilots, adventurers, aliens, detectives — anyone can be an example of chivalry on your list of Nine Worthies. Compose your list, with as much (or as little) explanation as you like as to why these nine names represent the qualities of chivalry in your mind. Then, send us your list using this form:

On each episode of the podcast (October 2009 through June 2010) host Scott Farrell will select a few of the most intriguing, inspiring and thought-provoking entries to read on the show.

You get a chance to win too! Additionally, everyone who submits an entry into the Chivalry Today Nine Worthies Listener Challenge will be entered into our monthly drawing — each month, one entry will be selected at random to receive a book, CD or DVD (donated by one of Chivalry Today’s generous sponsors) out of the Chivalry Today prize chest. Drawing winners and prizes will be announced on every episode of the show. (See our contest rules for complete details.)

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1. Podcast 34: Werewolves Of Chivalry
2. Episode 9: Finding Camelot With Chivalry Today
3. Podcast 38: Ideology of Chivalry

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Segment 1: The Deadliest Code

The Aftermath – Pirate vs. Knight

• Visit the website for Spike TV’s Deadliest Warrior
• Learn more about the Spartan Warband

Below: See what the experts have to say about Pirate vs. Knight (including thoughts about a code of honor being “total b.s.”) in Spike TV’s Aftermath

Segment 2: Interview — Craig Johnson, Knight For A Day Camp

• Learn about Knight For A Day Camp
• The work and research of the Oakeshott Institute

Segment 3: Your Brain On Chivalry

• Read Barbara Bradley Haggerty’s report on how prayer can reshape the brain

Related posts:

1. Knight vs. Pirate
2. Episode 23: Chivalry, Jedi Knights and Star Wars On Trial
3. Episode 6: Today’s Heroes and Chivalry

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Segment 1: Warriors and Chivalry Bashing

• Visit the website for Warriors on the History Channel

Below: Promotional videos for episodes Samurai Showdown and Knight Fight

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Segment 2: Interview — Sue Burke on translating Amadis of Gaul

• Follow Sue Burke’s translation work on her blog Amadis Of Gaul, where you can enjoy notes, commentary, photos and a new chapter translation every week.
• Read Sue Burke’s article, What Makes A Good Translation?, which talks about the challenges of bringing a historical epic from one language to another.

Segment 3: The Importance of Optimism with Geri Weis-Corbley, publisher of the Good News Network

• Visit the Good News Network for a dose of “news to enthuse.”

Related posts:

1. Episode 29: Campaigning to Live with Chivalry
2. Episode #19: Charlemagne and Chivalry
3. American Sword of Chivalry

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Segment 1: Picking Up The Bill – A Shining Example of Chivalry

• Listen to Scott’s conversation about chivalry on the Darla Shine Show
• Both Sides of the Debate
• TIME Magazine says Let Her Pay
• Daily Mail says 50 percent of women expect men to pay
• Peggy Post weighs in on today’s dinner bill etiquette

Segment 2: Interview — Daniel McNicoll, Director of Reclaiming The Blade

• Visit the Reclaiming the Blade website
• Sword fighting enthusiasts connect in the Fight Club Finder
• Watch the movie trailer for Reclaiming The Blade (below)
• Buy Reclaiming the Blade DVD»

Segment 3: Charles Upton on Chivalry East and West

• Buy Shadow of the Rose»

Related posts:

1. Up On Our Podcasts?
2. Episode 26: Swords, Fighting Manuals and the Code of Chivalry
3. The Medicine of Chivalry

Segment 1: The Merry-Go-Round Of Nobility

• Boat Jousting in Sete, France — A Video Report from the L.A. Times
• Photos from the Giostra Del Saracino in Arezzo, Italy
• Directory of Classic Carousels in North America provided by the National Carousel Association

Segment 2: Interview: Sophie Gallois, Chivas Regal Brand Director

• The Moment: Television advertisement for the Live With Chivalry Campaign

  Click here to view the embedded video.

  
  Visit the Live With Chivalry campaign website to learn more about Chivas’ work with the Dubai Duty Free Foundation;

Segment 3: Basketball Knights, Softball Softies and Chivalry On The Field

• The ESPN report on the softball play that won the ESPY Award for Best Moment In Sports 2008:
  

  Click here to view the embedded video.

• ABC News reports on the Barbs vs. Knights basketball game — the players were named ABC’s Persons Of The Week for their demonstration of sportsmanship;
• Watch Stephen Colbert’s Threatdown that includes his full explanation of why the softball game that won the ESPY Award for Best Moment in Sports 2008 is an insidious plot to destroy the world! (Or at least, sports as we know it.)

Related posts:

1. Episode 31: Chivalry Goes To Gaul With Amadis
2. American Sword of Chivalry
3. Episode #19: Charlemagne and Chivalry

Contribute to support the Chivalry Today podcast – the first nine contributors to give $100 or more will receive an appreciation package; everyone who gives just $10 will be entered in a drawing to win one of these packages, which will be announced on episode 32 of the show.

Appreciation baskets include:

• A selection of books from Candlewick Press, including Swords: An Artist’s Devotion» ; Good Masters, Sweet Ladies!» ; Pagan’s Crusade» ; and Castle Diary: The Journal of Tobias Burgess» ;
• An introductory certificate ($20 value) for a practice sesson at Knight School (which can also be redeemed for an equivalent amount of historical clothing, armor or accessories from Historic Enterprises, for the non-jousting inclined);
• A Chivalry Today logo travel mug;
• Plus other items to be announced!

Segment 2: Interview: Susan Squire

• Buy I Don’t: A Contrarian History of Marriage»

Segment 3: Diane Gottsman on Manners, Protocol and Chivalry

• Read Chivalry At The Pump in Hitched Magazine;
• Learn more about the Protocol School of Texas

Related posts:

1. Episode 27: Shakespeare’s Henry V and Chivalry in Battle
2. Podcast 53: Courtly Love – How Chivalry And Romance Got Together
3. Episode 10: Chivalry and the Benedictine Rule

Contribute to support the Chivalry Today podcast – the first nine contributors to give $100 or more will receive an appreciation package; everyone who gives just $10 will be entered in a drawing to win one of these packages, which will be announced on episode 32 of the show.

Appreciation baskets include:

• A selection of books from Candlewick Press, including Swords: An Artist’s Devotion» ; Good Masters, Sweet Ladies!» ; Pagan’s Crusade» ; and Castle Diary: The Journal of Tobias Burgess» ;
• An introductory certificate ($20 value) for a practice sesson at Knight School (which can also be redeemed for an equivalent amount of historical clothing, armor or accessories from Historic Enterprises, for the non-jousting inclined);
• A Chivalry Today logo travel mug;
• Plus other items to be announced!

Segment 2: Interview: Prof. David L. Perry of the U.S. Army War College

Correction: In the introduction to this segment, Scott mentions the radio show Ethics Today — Prof. Perry hosted this show in 2001, and no longer is associated with the Markkula Center.

• Download the text of Prof. Perry’s article, Using Shakespeare’s Henry V To Teach Just War Principles.
• Enjoy more of Prof. Perry’s explorations of ethics in the Ethics At Noon series, hosted by Santa Clara University and the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics;

Segment 3: Alien Species and Unfair Competition

• The USGS report on zebra mussels;
• A report on the kudzu invasion from the USDA;
• The Australian Department of the Environment’s report on feral rabbits and ecological damage

Related posts:

1. Episode 8: Chivalry & Charny’s Laws of Arms
2. Episode 22: Zombies, Time Travelers and King Arthur
3. Episode #19: Charlemagne and Chivalry

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Segment 1: Interview: Artist Ben Boos, author of Swords: An Artist’s Devotion

• See Ben’s artwork depicting the forging of a king’s sword;
• Buy Swords: An Artist’s Devotion» ;

Segment 2: Interview: Prof. Jeffrey L. Forgeng, author of The Medieval Art of Swordsmanship

• Learn more about the Higgins Armory Museum and the interpretation work of the Higgins Sword Guild, including a photo and video library of medieval martial arts in action (Prof. Forgeng, in red at right, demonstrates his professorial skill with an arming sword and buckler);
• Buy books by Prof. Jeffrey L. Forgeng at the Chivalry Today Bookshop:
  • The Medieval Art of Swordsmanship»
  • Knights In Shining Armor: Myth and Reality 1450-1650»
  • Meyer’s The Art of Combat»

Segment 3: The Ideals of the Round Table at King Arthur Flour

King Arthur Flour Recipes

• Recipe: White Bean & Sausage Stew In A Bread Bowl;
• King Arthur Flour named “Top Small Workplace” by WSJ

Related posts:

1. Episode 22: Zombies, Time Travelers and King Arthur
2. Episode 10: Chivalry and the Benedictine Rule
3. Episode 24: Monty Python and the Code of Chivalry

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Segment 1: Fair Competition and False Flag Politics

• On the Aug. 22 edition of the on-air talk show Fresh Air, host Terry Gross spoke with political author Rick Perlstein, about the rise of “false flag political tactics,” including the use of counterfeit letterhead to create fake documents to discredit political rivals. (The linked page includes an except from the book.)

Segment 2: Interview: Peter Brears, author of Cooking and Dining in Medieval England

• Read the article “Manners Makyth Man” in the 2003 edition of England’s House Magazine, in which Peter Brears describes the set-up of a medieval kitchen and dining hall, complete with a 15th century illustration of a meal being served.
• Buy Cooking and Dining In Medieval England.»

Segment 3: Dugald Steer’s Guide to Knights and Chivalry

• Buy Dugald Steer’s book Knight: A Noble Guide for Young Squires.»
• Learn how to go on a quest with some advice from Sir Geoffrey de Lance (an excerpt from the book).

Related posts:

1. Episode 18: Kids, Chivalry and the Movie Mom
2. Episode 1: The Rules of the Lists
3. Episode 2: The Knightly Virtues

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Segment 1: Interview — Prof. Gary Hardcastle on Monty Python & King Arthur

Scott interviews Prof. Gary Hardcastle, senior editor of the book Monty Python And Philosophy, about gender roles (“I’m not an old woman!”), Holy Grails (“Naughty Zoot! You turned on the Grail beacon again!”), and questioning authority (“How did you get to be king? I didn’t vote for you!”), as they have a few laughs and consider how the very irreverent portrayal of Arthurian lore in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (and the musical Spamalot) reflects our modern understanding – and mistrust – of the knightly ideals.

• Buy a copy of Monty Python And Philosophy;
• Bonus Podcast Segment: Scott and Gary talk about Sir Bedevere, logic and the Camelot witch trial (5:20)

Segment 2: Monsters of Chivalry

• Buy Brian Stone’s translation of the Alliterative Morte D’arthur (King Arthur’s Death), as read by Prof. Richard Scott Nokes
• Read Prof. Nokes’s blog, Unlocked Wordhoard

Correction: In the introduction to Episode 24, you may have noticed Scott claimed the movie Monty Python and the Holy Grail had been “released nearly a half decade ago.” Those of you with superior mathematical skills surely realized that this movie is a bit more than five years old. Monty Python’s lampoon of Arthurian legend was released in the U.S. in 1975, and what Scott meant to say was “in the nearly half century since the movie’s release.” (Since Scott remembers seeing this movie in theaters, this lapse in detail may be attributed to his advanced age.)

We apologize for any confusion this miscalculation may have caused. All those responsible … have been sacked.

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3. Chivalry, Aristotle, CS Lewis & Martial Arts

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Segment 1: Hope – A Realistic View

• The Journal of Positive Psychology

Segment 2: Interview — David Brin: Jedi Knights and Star Wars On Trial

• Buy Star Wars On Trial.»
• Read David Brin’s charges against Star Wars (link no longer available)
• Enjoy an excerpt from Star Wars On Trial (link no longer available)
• Learn more about the new animated series The Clone Wars

Segment 3: Bringing Chivalry To Life At Camlann Medieval Village

• Learn about visiting Camlann medieval living history project

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1. Jedi Knights
2. Episode 8: Chivalry & Charny’s Laws of Arms
3. Episode 5: Chivalry in Other Cultures

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Segment 1: Interview: Prof. Richard Scott Nokes

• Buy Books and DVD versions of A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court» by Mark Twain
• Read A Chainsaw Wielding Yankee in King Arthur’s Demonic Court, by Prof. Richard Scott Nokes, in the Autumn 07 edition of the on-line journal Coyote Wild.

Segment 2: Report on the American Sword of Chivalry 2008 Joust

• See pictures and videos of the knights and jousting at the event.
• Go to Knight School with Historic Enterprises
• The Sword of Chivalry Jousting at the Royal Armouries

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2. Episode 26: Swords, Fighting Manuals and the Code of Chivalry
3. Episode 10: Chivalry and the Benedictine Rule

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Segment 1: Interview: Prof. Devin Brown

• Buy Inside Prince CaspianE» by Prof. Devin Brown
• Learn more about C.S. Lewis and chivalry
• Prince Caspian movie website
• Discover more symbolism and spirituality in C.S. Lewis’s work at Narnia Fans and Narnia Web

Segment 2: Special Guest: Jennifer Lynn Jordan

• Jennifer Lynn Jordan performs Yvain, the Knight of the Lion
• Jennifer Lynn Jordan performs The Romance of Aucassin and Nicolette (including the “cheese throwing” incident)
• Per Omnia Saecula (link no longer active) – Jennifer Lynn Jordan’s blog
• Read the chant-fable of Aucassin and Nicolette online
• Medieval texts and romances on line
• Teachers’ resources for medieval studies

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1. Prince Caspian & Chivalry – Podcast 21
2. Episode 23: Chivalry, Jedi Knights and Star Wars On Trial
3. Episode 8: Chivalry & Charny’s Laws of Arms

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Segment 1: 20th Episode Milestone

• Review Our Podcast at the Apple iTunes store

Segment 2: Interview: Law Enforcement Ethics with Roy Huntington

• American Cop Magazine website
• Learn more about law enforcement ethics at the ILEA’s Center for Law Enforcement Ethics

Segment 3: How to Score (The Rules of Jousting)

• Buy tickets to the American Sword of Chivalry Event, sponsored by the Royal Armouries at Leeds and put on by Historic Enterprises
• Read the full rules of a modern jousting match

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1. Episode 22: Zombies, Time Travelers and King Arthur
2. American Sword of Chivalry
3. Episode 12: Cheating and Chivalry

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Segment 1: Language of Politics and Chivalry

• Jon Meacham mentions King Arthur on The Daily Show
• Kennedy and Camelot — An MSN article looking at how the connection between JFK and Camelot was established

Segment 2: Interview: Author Jeff Sypeck

• Buy Becoming Charlemagne»
• Visit the website for Becoming Charlemagne
• Learn more about the Charlemagne Prize
• Read a Biography of Charlemagne at the History Channel Website
• Sacré Charlemagne — a lively, charming and very 60’s pop song

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Segment 3: Where Does Chivalry Stand A Ghost of A Chance?

• Ghost Towners Code of Ethics
• Interactive map of North America’s many ghost towns – find one near you!

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2. Episode 29: Campaigning to Live with Chivalry
3. Episode 4: Chivalry at the Round Table

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Segment 1: A Lesson In Chivalry with William Marshal and Captain Kirk

• Timewatch: The Greatest Knight at BBC 2
• Translation of Rene of Anjou’s Book of the Tournament and other on line medieval texts

Segment 2: Interview: Nell Minow – The Movie Mom

• Visit the Movie Mom Website
• Movies and DVDs recommended by Nell Minow»
• Buy The Movie Mom’s Guide to Family Movies»

Segment 3: Happy Chivalry Day!

• Joseph Campbell on Archetypes of Chivalry and Courtship

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1. Episode 6: Today’s Heroes and Chivalry
2. Episode 3: Women and Chivalry
3. Episode 30: Reclaiming The Sword and The Code of Chivalry

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Segment 1: Chivalry Unbounded – Habeas Corpus and Codes of Honor

• BBC explores the history of Habeas Corpus
• Primer: Guantanamo Detainees’s Rights by Anne Hawke
• Editorial: Disregard for Constitution and Ethics by NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr (streaming audio)
• Editorial: Security and Suspension of Habeas Corpus by Conservative Voice commentator Robert Meyer

Segment 2: Interview: Prof. Will Brooker, author of Batman Unmasked

• Buy Batman Unmasked: Analyzing A Cultural Icon» by Will Brooker
• The Dark Knight Movie official website

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3. Episode 10: Chivalry and the Benedictine Rule

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Segment 1: Guests: New York Jedi Staff

• New York Jedi homepage
• Saberwars — Find a Jedi Academy Near You

Segment 2: Interview: Jeri Westerson, author of Veil of Lies

• Read an excerpt from Veil of Lies at Jeri Westerson’s website
• Getting Medieval: A Blog of the Middle Ages

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2. Episode 25: Chivalry, Feasts and Medieval Table Manners
3. Episode 14: Life Principles of Chivalry with Bruce Weinstein, the Ethics Guy

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Segment 1: Truth, Tattletales and Chivalry

• New York Times Coverage of the 1901 West Point Hazing Scandal: Testimony and Conclusion
• Advice from Psychology Today on how to handle tattling behavior in children
• Teachnet’s advice on tattletales and tattling

Segment 2: Interview: Prof. Susan Aronstein, author of Hollywood Knights

• Cinema Journal, Summer 1995 edition, published by the University of Texas
• The official website of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
• Hollywood Knights» by Prof. Susan Aronstein

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1. Next Season’s Fun
2. Episode 22: Zombies, Time Travelers and King Arthur
3. Episode 25: Chivalry, Feasts and Medieval Table Manners

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Segment 1: The Nine Worthies – Chivalry’s Hall of Fame

• View a 15th century Flemish tapestry showing five of the Nine Worthies at the Cloisters, part of the New York Metropolitan Museum.
• Read an excerpt of a 14th century poem on the Nine Worthies by Eustaches Deschamps, presented by the Norton Anthology of English Literature On-Line
• King Arthur’s Legacy of Chivalry

Segment 2: Life Principles and the Code of Chivalry

• Visit Bruce Weinstein’s website and take the Ethics IQ Test
• Buy Life Principles»

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2. Podcast 34: Werewolves Of Chivalry
3. Episode 25: Chivalry, Feasts and Medieval Table Manners

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Segment 1: Swinging for Chivalry with the Home Run King

• Hank Aaron talks about Barry Bonds’ Home Run Record

Segment 2: Prof. Nancy Vogeley and the State of Chivalry

• Prof. Nancy Vogeley is author of the article How Chivalry Formed the Myth of California, which appeared in the journal Modern Language Quarterly, vol. 62, issue 2, June 2001. Back issues can be ordered through Duke University, but the journal is also available through most university and larger public libraries.
• Text from the book Sergas de Esplandian, from which the name California was taken, describing Queen Calafia and her amazon paradise.

Segment 3: A Symbol of Sacrifice From the Middle Ages Flies High

• A History of the Louisiana State Flag, depicting a heraldic pelican, which includes the text of the “Louisiana Flag Law” Title 49

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3. Episode 22: Zombies, Time Travelers and King Arthur

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Segment 1: Cheating, Part 1 – Fair Play, Honesty and Gold Farming

• What Is Gold Farming? An On-Line Slide Show report from the New York Times
• A Report on Gold Farming Conditions for Chinese Workers in the New York Times
• NPR’s Digital Culture report on Gold Farming

Segment 2: Cheating, Part 2 – Trust and Predatory Lending Practices

• NPR exposé reveals deceptive practices inside nation’s leading lender
• Cleveland Free Times report on the financial and personal fallout of predatory lending (link no longer available)
• The Center for Responsible Lending’s “Seven Signs of Predatory Lending” Practices

Segment 3: Conclusion of Scott’s Interview with Royal Armouries Interpreter Angela Clair.

• Visit the Royal Armouries website
• Enjoy this image of Angela portraying Joan of Arc in her presentation
  

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2. Episode 22: Zombies, Time Travelers and King Arthur
3. Episode 20: Chivalry Behind the Badge

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Segment 1: Polar Exploration and the Code of Chivalry

• The Terror» by Dan Simmons
• Terra Incognita» by Sara Wheeler
• Canadian Geographic Website’s history of the Franklin Expedition, in which the Terror and the Erebus were lost

Segment 2: Interview with Angela Craig of the Royal Armouries at Leeds

• Visit the Royal Armouries website
• See a larger image of Angela portraying Joan of Arc in her presentation

Books Mentioned by Scott and Angela

• Tournaments In England» by Juliet Barker
• Joan of Arc In Her Own Words» by Willard Trask
• Joan of Arc A Military Leader» by Kelly DeVries
• The Poem The Tale of Joan of Arc is reprinted in The Selected Writings of Christine de Pizan,» edited by Renate Blumenfeld-Kosinski

Dame Juliana Berner’s book Hawking, Hunting and the Blaising of Arms (mentioned by Ms. Clair) is currently unavailable in print. If you are interested in a woman’s perspective of medieval sport, you might like Berner’s text on sport fishing, Fishing With An Angle» .

Segment 3: Humility, Gratitude and Andy Griffith

• Listen to the entire interview with Andy Griffith on the May 12 broadcast of NPR’s Weekend Edition with Scott Simon

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2. Episode 22: Zombies, Time Travelers and King Arthur
3. Episode 10: Chivalry and the Benedictine Rule

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Segment 1: Lesser-Known Books of King Arthur

• Sword at Sunset» by Rosemary Sutcliff
• Avalon High» by Meg Cabot

Segment 2: Author Interview – Prof. Craig Galbraith, The Benedictine Rule of Leadership»

• How are chivalry and monasticism connected? Read Steven Grobschmidt’s article Religious Orders, which compares the Rule of St. Benedict with the Rule of the Knights Templars.

Segment 3: Dating, Romance, Money and Chivalry

• Michelle Singletary looks at financially practical dating in Your Money And Your Man»

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2. Episode 30: Reclaiming The Sword and The Code of Chivalry
3. Episode 5: Chivalry in Other Cultures

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Special “joint podcast” with guest host Vangie Rich of the Finding Camelot podcast

• Listen to the Finding Camelot podcast about Arthurian legend and literature
• Scott and Vangie discussed a variety of Arthurian books and movies. A full list of these titles has been complied for your convenience in our Bookshop, where you can easily order some or all of the books and DVDs on-line. The list includes all of the following titles:
  • Le Morte d’Arthur (Malory)
  • Idylls of the King (Tennyson)
  • The Once and Future King (T.H. White)
  • Firelord (Godwin)
  • The Mists of Avalon (Zimmer-Bradley)
  • The Winter King (Cornwell)
  • The Romance of Silence
  • King Arthur (2004) on DVD
  • Monty Python and the Holy Grail on DVD

  See these books in our Bookshop»

• Official website of Monty Python’s Spamalot

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2. Pushing The Pram A Lot
3. Recommended Knight Reading: Books about Chivalry for the Younger Set

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Scott Farrell notes: Although the podcasts of our first season are no longer available, we’ve had many requests for this episode, which features an interview with Prof. Steven Muhlberger, noted historical interpreter and author of several books on the practice of medieval chivalry. So, now we’re happy to bring back this “classic” podcast for our devoted fans to listen to once more. Enjoy!

Segment 1: Podcasts in the Key of “Chivalry”

Many podcasts explore themes and topics similar to those we’ve discussed on the Chivalry Today podcast. Here are a few examples. Disclaimer: These links open into external websites, including Blogspot and other sites hosting blogs and RSS feeds. Chivalry Today is not responsible for the content of these services.

• Finding Camelot: An Arthurian Podcast
• Audio Literature Odyssey: Episodes 15-20 present Lancelot, or the Knight of the Cart
• British History 101: Learn more about the Age of Chivalry
• How Not to be Dreadful: Hip advice on gentlemanly manners and courtesy
• This I Believe: NPR’s series on how faith and convictions shape our world
• Embracing the Journey: Spiritual values and work ethics
• Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs: A lecture series from CCEIA
• Cheat to Win (Link no longer available): Funny name — intriguing discussion on fierce-but-ethical business practices

Segment 2: Author Interview with Prof. Steven Muhlberger

• Buy Prof. Muhlberger’ books at Amazon.com:
  • Deeds of Arms»
  • Jousts and Tournaments»
  • The Royal Book of Horsemanship»
• Other books mentioned during the discussion:
  • A Knight's Own Book of Chivalry» — the “cheap” edition of Charny’s Book of Chivalry mentioned by Prof. Muhlberger
  • Books by author David Crouch: Tournament» and William Marshal: Knighthood, War and Chivalry»

Segment 3: Prudence and Little White Lies

• Ramon Llull’s Book of Knighthood and Chivalry,» including the statement about “prudence.”

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1. Podcast Episode 8 Rebroadcast
2. Episode 10: Chivalry and the Benedictine Rule
3. Episode 26: Swords, Fighting Manuals and the Code of Chivalry