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Swords Of Chivalry: Historical Sword Fighting
February 10, 2012
Blue & Gold: Knights and Chivalry
February 11, 2012
Swords of Chivalry: Historical Sword Combat
February 12, 2012
King Arthur and the Code of the Round Table
February 13, 2012
Swords Of Chivalry: Historical Sword Fighting
February 17, 2012
In Other Words...
“Bravery is being the only one who knows you’re afraid.”- Franklin P. Jones
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Hubris and Humility: Parenting with Chivalry
Posted on November 22, 2007 | No CommentsParents today are still being told that the secret to raising healthy children is to build their self-esteem — praise ’em in the morning, praise ’em in the noontime, praise ’em when the sun goes down. We’ve been told to never deny our children anything and to stand against anyone who dares to correct our little ones — all with the goal of helping our kids feel good about themselves. -
Episode 15: The Round Table and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Posted on November 16, 2007 | No CommentsProf. Susan Aronstein, author of the book Hollywood Knights, joins us to explore the adventures of Indiana Jones as an allegory for the ideals of chivalry and the quest to become a “perfect knight.” Also: Hazing rituals and corporate corruption send us searching for the difference between a champion and a tattletale. -
Episode 14: Life Principles of Chivalry with Bruce Weinstein, the Ethics Guy
Posted on October 18, 2007 | No CommentsAuthor Bruce Weinstein, also known as “The Ethics Guy,” joins us to discuss his five Life Principles and consider the value of chivalry as a part of a guide for ethical living. Plus: A tour of the chivalry hall of fame with the Nine Worthies. -
Motto Project
Posted on October 3, 2007 | No CommentsEvery knight in shining armor has a coat of arms. Part of this coat of arms is the knight’s motto, a few meaningful words which express the value of the Code of Chivalry simply and efficiently -
The True Secret of Leadership
Posted on September 25, 2007 | No CommentsThe reasons for taking the longer road are self-respect, character and dignity. Those of us who value chivalry and honor must go into our battles with open eyes so that we’re not caught by surprise when we come across the sleazy, dishonest path. -
King Arthur By The Book
Posted on September 24, 2007 | No CommentsEver since Thomas Malory wrote his 14th century epic Le Morte d’Arthur, the legend of King Arthur has been a powerful draw for readers of all ages, so it’s no surprise that writers, too, have found it to be a rich lode of inspiration and subject matter. -
Episode 13: The State of Chivalry
Posted on September 11, 2007 | No CommentsProf. Nancy Vogeley joins us to talk about the surprising influence of chivalry and a little-known 16th century novel on the history of California. Plus: What does a medieval knight have to say about performance-enhancing drugs? And respect for the sacrifices of others still flies high in today’s culture. -
Putting Down Chivalry’s Baggage
Posted on August 23, 2007 | No CommentsIf a man had noticed our spectacle, we probably would have had a door or two opened for us. Why is chivalry only considered a male trait? And why don’t we train little girls like we do boys to look for opportunities to be chivalrous? -
Relics of Honor and Chivalry
Posted on June 23, 2007 | 1 CommentThe First World War began the destruction of the gentlemanly ideal — and Vietnam completed it. Nowadays, gentlemanliness is thought of as naive and impractical at best, a mask for oppression at worst. -
Episode 12: Cheating and Chivalry
Posted on June 17, 2007 | No CommentsAn exploration of several aspects of cheating in today’s world, including misrepresentations in on-line games and predatory practices in the lending market — what does the Code of Chivalry have to say about using tactics like these to profit or get ahead? Plus: The conclusion of our interview with Angela Clair, one of the historical interpreters with the Royal Armouries at Leeds.
