Jason Kingsley, OBE,the Modern Knight, discusses two fragmentary records of medieval flying machines actually being tested out. What happened? Eilmer of Malmesbury: The Medieval Monk Who Tried to Fly.
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Did a medieval monk really attempt human flight nearly a thousand years ago? In this video, we uncover the fascinating story of Eilmer of Malmesbury, the 11th-century English monk who strapped wings to his arms and launched himself from the tower of Malmesbury Abbey around the year 1010.
Eilmer’s daring glider attempt and what inspired him? Medieval sources. What do the records say?
The context of early flight experiments. Was Eilmer ahead of his time?
Fact vs. legend. How much truth is in this story?
Eilmer’s flight may not have been a complete success, but his ambition echoes through history as one of the earliest pioneers of aviation.
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