In medieval times, knights were warriors with specialized skills, extensive training and their own code. In this episode, Josh and Chuck discuss the rise and fall of medieval knights and finish up with a look at the modern institution of knighthood.
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Join Josh and Chuck as they dive into the fascinating world of medieval knights, exploring how these armored warriors came to be and where they all went. The hosts trace the evolution of knighthood from its origins in post-Roman Empire feudalism through the elaborate system of pages, squires, and eventually full knights, complete with codes of chivalry, tournaments, and those iconic suits of armor. They'll uncover how everything from the invention of the stirrup to the Crusades shaped knighthood, and reveal why gunpowder ultimately made these legendary fighters obsolete - plus find out which modern celebrities have been knighted today.
A Knight's Tale
2001
2h 13m
★ 6.9
"Apparently, I didn't even see a night's tale. You didn't? No, did you? — Chuck mentions the movie when discussing how poor people could become pages, referencing Heath Ledger's character."
— Josh
"I can't believe that in 2010, the Jersey Shore is one of the most popular shows on television. — Josh expresses disbelief about the popularity of Jersey Shore when discussing modern celebrity culture."
— Josh
"So the name of the TV show Knight Rider was redundant. — Josh explains that since the German word for knight is 'ritter' meaning rider, the show's title was redundant."
— Josh
Mr. Show with Bob and David
1995
★ 7.6
"Have you ever seen the Mr. Show little clip where it's like, questions, questions, questions. — Chuck mentions a Mr. Show sketch about modern man asking questions in a medieval village setting."
— Chuck
The Cable Guy
1996
1h 36m
★ 6.0
"In fact, the only thing I know about them is from the Cable Guy movie. — Josh references the movie when discussing Medieval Times restaurants and tournaments."
— Josh
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