Exploring the historical reality behind George R.R. Martin's hedge knights, Modern History TV analyses the life of itinerant warriors in the medieval period. This examination covers the practicalities of horse ownership, the role of squires, and specific historical figures who travelled the tournament circuit.
Did hedge knights really exist, or are they pure fantasy? Jason Kingsley, OBE, the Modern Knight, explores the real medieval knights who inspired hedge knights, how they lived, how they fought, and why they weren’t quite like Dunk and Egg on screen in A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
We’ll look at unlanded knights, household knights, and lesser warriors in medieval Europe — and where fantasy gets it right… and wrong. If you’re a fan of Dunk and Egg, Westeros lore, or medieval history, or you’ve ever wondered how realistic Game of Thrones really is, this video breaks it down in clear, grounded terms.
This video is part of a series exploring the real medieval history behind fantasy, separating popular myths from what the historical record actually shows. No AI, AI free, human-made, no gen AI.
Everything in this video is filmed, tested, and experienced in real conditions. No AI-generated content.
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