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Swords of Chivalry: Historical Sword Combat
February 5, 2012
Swords Of Chivalry: Historical Sword Fighting
February 10, 2012
Blue & Gold: Knights and Chivalry
February 11, 2012
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King Arthur and the Code of the Round Table
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Chival-oution
Posted on May 30, 2008 | 1 Comment“Chivalry Is Dead!” It’s a proclamation I hear frequently (as you might imagine) from parents and teachers bemoaning the lack of what they perceive as “chivalrous manners” in today’s young... -
American Sword of Chivalry
Posted on May 23, 2008 | No CommentsJousting is more often thought of as a “show” rather than a “sport,” but when six competitors gathered in Poway, Calif., for the American Sword of Chivalry 2008 jousting tournament, American audiences got a very rare opportunity to see knightly skills in action. Most jousting shows, while colorful, dramatic and delightful entertainment at Renaissance Faires and dinner theaters, are a display of theatrical talents and stunt riding, not actual skill at hitting an opponent with a lance with accuracy, grace and sportsmanship. -
Disrespect: The New Chivalry?
Posted on May 22, 2008 | No CommentsNo wonder chivalry is dead. Hardly anyone under the age of 21 knows what it means. In fact, I’d say disrespect is the new chivalry. -
Episode 22: Zombies, Time Travelers and King Arthur
Posted on May 20, 2008 | 2 CommentsProf. Richard Scott Nokes, author of the article A Chainsaw-Wielding Yankee in King Arthur’s Demonic Court joins Scott to discuss the many versions of Mark Twain’s classic A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court (including the cult classic movie Army of Darkness) and how this story shapes and reflects chivalry’s place in American culture. Plus: A report on the skill and sportsmanship at the American Sword of Chivalry 2008 Jousting Tournament. -
Girly Sportsmanship
Posted on May 15, 2008 | No CommentsPodcast: Play in new window | Download I recently posted a blog piece (on May about Sara Tulchosky and a very notable incident in a college softball playoff game –... -
Iron Clad Chivalry
Posted on May 12, 2008 | No CommentsI got to see the new movie Iron Man this weekend. It’s a fun show – and, in many ways, just another example (in my opinion) of how some of... -
Tragedy, Leadership and Chivalry
Posted on May 10, 2008 | No CommentsOne of the basic tenets of chivalry is to provide help for the needy and to protect those in peril. With that in mind, news reports indicating that the government... -
Pushing The Pram A Lot
Posted on May 9, 2008 | 1 CommentYesterday I had the opportunity to give a presentation for students at CSU Long Beach on a delightful subject: Arthurian legend and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. (The on-campus... -
Chivalry Rounds the Bases
Posted on May 8, 2008 | No CommentsWhen I suggest that “chivalry” can be used in (and might actually improve) athletic competition, I often hear snickers. But a recent event demonstrates, I think, the power that real... -
Prince Caspian & Chivalry – Podcast 21
Posted on May 5, 2008 | No CommentsGreetings, Episode 21 is now available on the website (and through Apple iTunes and other services). In it, I have a wonderful interview with Prof. Devin Brown, author of “Inside...
