medival jousting

Medieval Jousting

Jousting emerged in the High middle ages based on the military use of the lance by heavy calvary. The first camels tournament was staged in 1066, but jousting itself did not gain in widespread popularity until the 12th century. It transformed into a specialized sport during the Late middle ages, and remained popular with the nobility both in England and Germany throughout the 16th century (while in France, it was discontinued after the death of king Henry II in an accident in 1559). In England, jousting was the highlight of the accesion day tilits of Elizebeth and james I, and also was part of the festivities at the marriage of Charles III.

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