The Everyday Knight

Part 2 of 3: The American Western was central to the national identity a generation ago. We look at how those tropes and conventions echo to us now, and how they helped establish ideals of behavior, for better or worse, in the US.

The American Western was central to the national identity a generation ago. We look at how those tropes and conventions echo to us now, and how they helped establish ideals of behavior, for better or worse, in the US.

We went on the road to check out the action at a meeting of another swordsport group, Historical Medieval Battle. We had a great time and met some interesting folk. Many thanks again to Rich Elswick for the hookup and for everybody that was so generous with their time in talking with us.

*Also, a word of apology, the last interview clip in part 3 was from Howard Sutter, not James Etherton.

We are taught that being honest is virtuous. Certainly, a dishonest person is to be avoided and an outright liar should be called on their deceit. We look at other ways and circumstances where honesty is not always an easy option, proposing that in part is what makes it virtuous.

To the medieval knight, courage in battle was paramount. In this chapter we talk about how courage is manifested in modern day life and the circumstances that are more likely to be faced today.

To the medieval knight, courage in battle was paramount. In this chapter we talk about how courage is manifested in modern day life and the circumstances that are more likely to be faced today.

To the medieval knight, courage in battle was paramount. In this chapter we talk about how courage is manifested in modern day life and the circumstances that are more likely to be faced today.

We conclude our comparisons of our personal philosophies and how they relate to the Chivalric Virtues.