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Medieval: Knights
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Some medieval knights demonstrated mastery of the many core skills, as well as, possessing honor and virtue. It was 1346 when the first Order of Knighthood, The Gata, was created by King Edward III as he knighted a select group of the best medieval knights in the first knighting ceremony to ever take place.
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Many people today cling to a romantic view of castles-complete with knights, damsels in distress and nonstop medieval feasting. Research shows that castles served a very utilitarian role in feudal society. It was protector, visible landmark, and source of pride among many communities.
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Becoming a medieval knight was no easy task and required many skills and years of training. Typically, boys of nobility would be allowed to function as a squire throughout his youth. He would learn from his knight just as one learns from a teacher.
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Chess is the ultimate medieval game. And there are chess boards and sets that convey this even further by using real medieval knights, castles and other great fantasy figures as the pieces.
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