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Swords Of Chivalry: Historical Sword Fighting
May 18, 2012
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June 1, 2012
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“Hope is a state of mind, not of the world. Hope, in this deep and powerful sense, is not the same as joy that things are going well, or willingness to invest in enterprises that are obviously heading for success, but rather an ability to work for something because it is good.”- Vaclav Havel
Podcasts Archive
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Episode 10: Chivalry and the Benedictine Rule
Posted on March 19, 2007 | No CommentsAn interview with Prof. Craig Galbraith, author of The Benedictine Rule of Leadership, who explores the connections between monks and knights, as well as the similarities between the Code of Chivalry and one of the most effective monastic rules of medi -
Episode 9: Finding Camelot With Chivalry Today
Posted on February 14, 2007 | No CommentsA unique “joint podcast” edition with guest host Vangie Rich of the Finding Camelot podcast. Scott and Vangie discuss the lore, legends and literature of King Arthur, what the stories of Camelot can teach us about 21st century chivalry, and how the image of chivalry and knighthood has evolved from Malory to Monty Python. -
Episode 8: Chivalry & Charny’s Laws of Arms
Posted on January 15, 2007 | No CommentsWe speak with Prof. Steven Muhlberger, author of Deeds of Arms and several other books focusing on chivalry in the Middle Ages. Plus: Other podcasts with chivalric themes, and some 13th century thoughts on prudence, chivalry and “little white lies.” -
Episode 7: Honor and Influential Characters
Posted on December 14, 2006 | No CommentsAn interview with author Jeremy Salter about his book, The 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived, reveals how chivalry shapes our society. Plus: Honor and the mafia, more heroes in today’s media, and young voices on the knightly virtues. -
Episode 6: Today’s Heroes and Chivalry
Posted on September 12, 2006 | No CommentsLearning about real chivalry by looking at popular characters from TV, movies and books. Plus: Does chivalry make life easier? Then we totally trash the code of honor in the workplace. -
Episode 5: Chivalry in Other Cultures
Posted on September 11, 2006 | No CommentsFrom Greek philosophers to Aztec shamen to samurai warriors, aspects of the Code of Chivalry can be found throughtout history. Plus: Comic book guru Stan Lee finds the difference between a hero and a fraud in the ideals of knightly virtue. -
Episode 4: Chivalry at the Round Table
Posted on June 19, 2006 | No CommentsProposition: Reading the tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table can teach us a thing or two about chivalry and leadership. Also: Chivalry and respect in relationships, and the difference between “intensity” and “improvement.” -
Episode 3: Women and Chivalry
Posted on April 28, 2006 | No CommentsDoes the concept of “fair play” mean an athlete has to avoid being competitive if he or she wants to be honorable? Are “tactical fouls” a chivalrous way to play? And we consider whether a woman can be a knight — inside all that armor, it’s sometimes hard to tell who you’re calling “sir.” -
Episode 2: The Knightly Virtues
Posted on April 15, 2006 | No CommentsIs intentionally breaking the rules a chivalrous thing to do? (The world’s most honest soccer coach thinks it might be.) And we look at the challenges (and thrills) of tracing the knightly virtues from the 12th century to the modern world. -
Episode 1: The Rules of the Lists
Posted on April 6, 2006 | No CommentsIn our premier podcast, we welcome our listeners (hospitality being an important knightly quality), consider whether rugby games could be played with swords, give an atrocious two-minute tour of medieval history, and recommend some very chivalrous books that have nothing to do with “knights in shining armor.”
