Make Yourself Unbreakable - Knight Code

Spoken by David Foster Wallace. Produced and edited by T&H Inspiration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

Spoken by River Phoenix. Produced and edited by T&H Inspiration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

It was a Medieval order of Christian warriors, founded on principles of chastity and commitment to the word of God. Their rituals of the Knights Templar were in keeping with their godly public image—on the surface. But even the most honorable of organizations can be corrupted. Le ...  Show more

Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss chivalry, the moral code observed by knights of the Middle Ages. Chivalry originated in the military practices of aristocratic French and German soldiers, but developed into an elaborate system governing many different aspects of knightly behav ...  Show more

Embark on a thrilling adventure with our young listeners as we delve into the captivating world of medieval Europe. Discover the journey of a knight's life – from their rigorous training to the code of chivalry they upheld. Learn about the armor that clanked as they rode into bat ...  Show more

Editor's Note: This is a rebroadcast. It originally aired July 2020.War is a violent and bloody business, but it's rarely a no-holds barred free-for-all. Instead, codes of conduct that determine what is and isn't honorable behavior on the battlefield have existed since ancient ti ...  Show more