Bow and Blade

Q&A #11: When Did Jousting Become Obsolete?

Published: September 25, 2024

Duration: 1:05:46

In this episode, Michael Livingston and Kelly DeVries answer your questions, including:

When did jousting and tournaments become irrelevant to training for warfare (and become more of a professional sport)? 

How much training did medieval soldiers have?

How were soldiers selected for the various roles in the military?

How can one have a career in medieval studies?

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