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California's only Medieval Times turns 40, and is as weird as ever

Medieval Times offers an immersive dining and entertainment experience featuring jousting, themed meals, and enthusiastic audience participation.

fromwww.theguardian.com

1 month ago

Heath Ledger knocked my tooth out jousting with a broom': how we made A Knight's Tale

I wrote and directed the Mel Gibson film Payback but got fired during post-production. It was my first film as director and I thought my career was over. It was during this downtime that I wrote A Knight's Tale. I loved the idea that jousting tournaments were medieval sports, but I had never figured out what to do with it.

Film

Television

fromArs Technica

5 months ago

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms teaser debuts at NYCC

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms features an extensive supporting cast, a lighter, humorous tone, prominent jousting and tournaments; premieres January 18, 2026 on HBO.

fromMedievalists.net

9 months ago

Medieval Rules for Jousting - Medievalists.net

"This historic codification of jousting by King Alfonso XI reflects a structured approach to tournament conduct, ensuring fairness and competitive integrity among knights."

History

fromMedievalists.net

11 months ago

How Powerful Was a Medieval Lance Strike? Physics Students Do the Math - Medievalists.net

Jousting impacts deliver forces comparable to car crashes, with knights generating significant momentum and energy upon striking with a lance.