Knights

The black seed that smells of vanilla is called tonka bean. Tonka beans are often used in cooking and perfumery due to their strong vanilla-like aroma. However, it's important to note that tonka beans contain coumarin, a compound that can be harmful in large doses.

The French make a black currant liqueur called - creme de cassis

The name for black glass is obsidian. It is a naturally occurring volcanic glass formed from lava that cools rapidly. Obsidian is typically black in color, but may also have hints of other colors like brown, gray, or green.

Yes, he had two. One girl and one boy. The boy was named after him but I am not sure what the girl's name was.

Yes, vassals can have children. Their children may inherit their titles and lands, continuing the family's lineage and influence within the feudal system.

Knights typically expect their children to engage in activities that promote physical training, swordsmanship practice, etiquette lessons, and education in topics like history, religion, and strategy. They also instill values like loyalty, honor, and chivalry in their children from a young age.

Soldiers stopped wearing armor primarily due to advancements in weaponry such as firearms, which made armor less effective and impractical. Armor was also heavy, cumbersome, and limited mobility, making soldiers vulnerable in modern warfare tactics. Additionally, the cost of producing and maintaining armor became unsustainable for military budgets.

Yes, there are still knights in England, but the title is mostly ceremonial and honorary. Knights are often awarded for contributions to the country in areas such as charity, culture, or public service. Today, becoming a knight is a recognition of achievement rather than a position of military authority.

The standard Knight Halberd was generally 6 feet long and weighed 5 pounds.

Greek myth came before the Middle Ages and Rome that produced Knights as we know of them today. That is not to say that in that time there were no heroes that someone might think like a knight. They simply weren't called 'knights'.

A knight's behavior is characterized by traits such as courage, honor, loyalty, chivalry, and selflessness. Knights are expected to uphold noble ideals, abide by a code of conduct, and demonstrate valor in battle while showing respect and protection to the weak and defenseless. Their actions should reflect a commitment to righteousness and serving their lord or kingdom.

The Inter-Union Code of Conduct was adopted in 1998. It is a set of principles agreed upon by various international trade union bodies to guide their activities and promote cooperation.

In the Middle Ages, religion was the one focus in life everyone could share. The belief in God, the concern for one's place in the afterlife, and the condition of the soul were the most important things in the lives of most people. It was natural that people pray, and desire to give things sacred significance by having them blessed.

"Les visiteurs" and "Les Visiteurs 2 - Les couloirs du temps" = "The Visitors" and "The Visitors 2 - The Time Corridors" (I don't know the title of the American remake; by the way - only one was a knight, the second one was his servant).

Serfs were bound to the land they worked on and did not have the freedom to pursue training and education required to become knights. Additionally, knights were typically from noble families with status and wealth, which serfs did not possess. The feudal system also limited social mobility, making it rare for serfs to rise to the status of a knight.

In the British system the female equivalent of address to Sir for a British knighthood is Dame . This can be the title of a woman who has been made a Dame Commander or Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath, Order of St Michael and St George, Royal Victorian Order, or Order of the British Empire. Women who are appointed to the Order of the Garter or Order of the Thistle are not given the tile of "Dame" but "Lady".

Because there is no female equivalent of a Knight Bachelor, women deserving an honour of this rank are appointed Dames of an Order of chivalry instead.

There's the Great helm of Albert von Pranckh, 14th century that shows the helmet style often used by knights of the Teutonic Order. There is a link to an image below.

There's also the Codex Manesse depicting Tanhauser in the habit of the Teutonic Order along with a great helm topped with horned wings.

They would've worn horned helmets, or several different variations of the great helms with or without horned or any other types of ornamentation throughout the 13th and 14th century. There's also tournament heraldry of knights with horns, animals, fans depicting heraldry and a whole assortment of items on their great helms in order to distinguish themselves from other knights on tournaments and battlefields.

They were all knighted, receiving the title "Sir" for their contributions and achievements in their respective fields.

Knight shoes are called sabatons. They were a type of footwear worn by knights as part of their armor during medieval times. They were typically made of iron or steel and designed to protect the feet in battle.

because he is a good businessman and is a member of Parliament.

No, not all kings live in castles. While some kings historically lived in castles, many modern monarchs live in more modern residences or palaces. The use of castles as royal residences has evolved over time.

Knights who demonstrated their fighting skills in contests were often called tournament knights. Tournaments were events where knights competed against each other in various combat activities to showcase their prowess and skill.

The average height of medieval knights was around 5'7" to 5'9", which was average for the population at that time. Their weight varied depending on their diet and lifestyle, but it is estimated that they weighed around 140-180 pounds on average.

The metal glove worn by a knight was a gauntlet. These came in many forms.

Jousting tournaments were at there peak from the twelth to the sixteenth century. Tournaments were quite a profitable to the competitors with the spoils of victory ranging from animals, cloths and of course the gems and jewels. One example sites the prize as being a golden clasp decorated with diamonds and rubies. The ability to host such an oppulent event was one reason jousting is considered the sport of kings.