Raven Eastwood

Jousting and Medieval Weaponry Expert

Raven Eastwood is a jousting and medieval weaponry expert based in Round Rock, Texas. Raven is a competitive jouster, medieval reenactor, and is knowledgeable in historical armor with extensive experience in armored combat (Harnischfechten) and working with horses. He has competed in a variety of jousting tournaments, honing his skills in riding, strategy, and precision under the unique demands of medieval-style combat. Raven combines hands-on equestrian experience with expertise in historical armor and combat techniques, providing insight into both the sport and its historical context.

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48 Types of Melee Weapons from All Around the World

Medieval weaponry expert Raven Eastwood shares the most important melee weapon from medieval timesWorking on a new creative story and trying to find the perfect weapon for your protagonist? Trying to remember the name of...

Ye Olde List of Medieval Insults: 40+ Churlish Sayings

Plus, generate your own medieval insults to roast everyone you know''You churlish knave! You bawdy cuckold!'' These are just a handful of the fun medieval insults you’ll learn in this article. Maybe you’re writing a ...

A Complete Guide to the Different Types of Medieval Helmets & Helms

Jousting and medieval weaponry expert Raven Eastwood explains the most famous medieval helmet typesWhether you’re assembling your own suit of armor or are just a history buff, you need to know about medieval helmets—...

17 Parts of Medieval Armor & Their Names

Medieval weaponry expert Raven Eastwood shares the most crucial pieces of medieval armorThe medieval suit of armor is iconic not just for its historical significance, but also for its use in many classic Hollywood films....

How to

Win a Swordfight

Jousting and medieval weaponry expert Raven Eastwood shares tips for outmaneuvering your opponentWhile many consider sword fighting to be a thing of the past, the sword and the art of sword-fighting still fascinates and ...

World History Trivia Quiz

World War 2. The Russian Revolution. The Cold War. At its core, world history is a patchwork quilt of humanity’s greatest achievements and conflicts. How much do you really know about the subject, though? There’s on...

How to

Make a Renaissance Costume

Purchasing proper Renaissance garb can be expensive, so often it's much more economical to make garb yourself through some clever thrifting. Not only that, when you make garb yourself, you get to be much more creative wi...