Were Knights Cold Blooded Killers? Response to the Infographics Show

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  • čas přidán 13. 02. 2021
  • Knights. Noble warriors who upheld a code of chivarly and duty? Or heartless, cold blooded killers? Today we address the Infographics Show again to answer that question. I have no illwill to the Infographics Show and this video is not made to attack them specifically. However, I'm rather sick of the narrative that knights were racist, evil, cold hearted killers who looked for any reason to kill people they didn't agree with. Like many things, it's not so cut and dry. I apologize if I come off a bit harsh or angry in this video. Know that none of what I say in here is meant to be insulting or angry...I just want to set the record straight.
    Please enjoy the video. Below you will find the links to the articles in question as well as the Infographics Show original video so you can see it for yourself. PLEASE LET IT BE NOTED THAT I DO NOT CLAIM OWNERSHIP OF ANYTHING IN THIS VIDEO! ALL VISUALS, CLIPS, REFERENCES, AND ANIMATIONS ARE THE PROPERTY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE OWNERS.
    Original video: • Medieval Knights Were ...
    Historical Reflections Journal: www.berghahnjournals.com/view...
    Sarah M. Butler Article: www.berghahnjournals.com/view...
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Komentáře • 212

  • @religiousotaku9926
    @religiousotaku9926 Před 3 lety +205

    There is also the fact that a lot of the Renaissance artists and thinkers wanted to make it appear that they had advanced so much and they would deliberately paint the Middle Ages as like this absolute hellscape. I mean medieval times were brutal but not more so than the Romans or any other country at war

    • @RavenKnightYT
      @RavenKnightYT  Před 3 lety +72

      Yup. That's actually where we get the term "Dark Ages" It was coined during the Renaissance.

    • @tropetrinitytrilogy8533
      @tropetrinitytrilogy8533 Před 2 lety +12

      People nowadays are doing the same thing those in the Renaissance did. People are lying about everyone in the past painting then are pure evil.

    • @silvertemplar8061
      @silvertemplar8061 Před 2 lety +2

      @@tropetrinitytrilogy8533 I agree being cursed within the history books to be eternally hated by every generation is much more terrible.

    • @xenn4985
      @xenn4985 Před 2 lety +4

      @@tropetrinitytrilogy8533 This actually puts the current era into a bit of perspective. We are currently in the middle of a MASSIVE HUGE BIG FUCK renaissance.

  • @hervisdaubeny2591
    @hervisdaubeny2591 Před 3 lety +332

    I am glad some one can defend the honor of those no longer able to defend themselves as they did others.

    • @yaboi4292
      @yaboi4292 Před 3 lety +40

      i see you finally decided to show yourself

    • @backgroundnpc4820
      @backgroundnpc4820 Před 3 lety +22

      DAUBENY!!??

    • @hervisdaubeny2591
      @hervisdaubeny2591 Před 3 lety +18

      @@yaboi4292 I would like to point out The first of April.

    • @ThatGuyOrby
      @ThatGuyOrby Před 3 lety +17

      Good, you've shown yourself. Now these warriors don't have to die.
      EDIT: Typo

    • @Paleo_P1anet
      @Paleo_P1anet Před 3 lety +11

      So...DAUBENY! DAUBENY SHOW YOURSELF!

  • @stephtros9029
    @stephtros9029 Před 3 lety +39

    "This time... this time was different."
    Just imagined his helmet turning towards the infographic channel and his eyes going deep red and the bass going to earrape level

  • @Alva_Lombax
    @Alva_Lombax Před 3 lety +100

    so funny that the first Artorian Knight they mention was Lancelot, ya know, the adulterous traitor that decided to sleep with the kings wife, and kickstarted the down fall of the kingdom
    doesnt seem so noble to me

    • @username12120
      @username12120 Před 3 lety +19

      There's an agenda at play, they know exactly what they're doing when they present things like that.

    • @magicman3163
      @magicman3163 Před 2 lety +2

      He’s the most popular knight in the book

  • @medieval8893
    @medieval8893 Před 3 lety +100

    Although there are some historical examples of Knights breaking their oaths to their own favor, like Götz von Berlichingen (btw that guy was an absolute madlad if you don’t know him),
    most knights had a reputation to lose or worse. Most Knights were deeply religious and loyal to their lords, so betrayal was not an option to them. Not every Knight was a sadistic madman.

    • @magicman3163
      @magicman3163 Před 2 lety +1

      Also they committed Sepuku if they failed their lord

    • @medieval8893
      @medieval8893 Před 2 lety +1

      @@magicman3163 no, those were Samurai

    • @magicman3163
      @magicman3163 Před 2 lety +1

      @@medieval8893 would’ve been cooler tho

    • @deltazenturo1701
      @deltazenturo1701 Před rokem +4

      @@magicman3163 No they committed Sudoku

  • @HalfTangible
    @HalfTangible Před 2 lety +18

    17:24 Also they just said 80% of knights didn't participate in combat, meaning that they weren't the "cold-blooded killers" they keep insisting.

    • @logeyperogi1805
      @logeyperogi1805 Před 2 lety +4

      Yeah, at that point it was just about pushing the narrative that Knights were just horrible people, but you can’t have one thing and then the other as well, you can’t say that knights enjoyed killing then immediately say that they would opt out of it if they felt like it

  • @Hotmosis
    @Hotmosis Před 3 lety +121

    I enjoyed this video...I appreciate CZcamsrs that debunk wrong information about history...And I can tell Raven is passionate about Medieval History...Especially since I’m very passionate about Samurai History...Subscribed ! 👍🏾👍🏾

  • @tropetrinitytrilogy8533
    @tropetrinitytrilogy8533 Před 2 lety +31

    This video perfectly demonstrates the true lack of empathy people nowadays have for those in the past. We talk about them being murderous and content living in their own filth and that's just not true. What's true for most of us is true for them. Most people don't enjoy hurting others! Even those who were morally wrong due to societal beliefs didn't just kill for fun. There's good and bad people of every group and just because, some knights didn't live up to their code doesn't mean they or their code was bad.
    For a moment I thought they might be empathizing with the knight when they brought up PTSD, but instead they used that as another reason for them being violent. Obviously PTSD can sometimes cause that, but killing innocent people is not a common result of it in a long shot. And if someone loves violence they probably won't be getting PTSD in the first place. It's sad they only acknowledged the trauma some knight went through only as a way to further demonize them.
    One other commenter mentioned how in the Renaissance people would lie about medieval times. This was often done to prop themselves up as superior and enlightened and it feels like this video has those same motives. Maybe not, but it feels like that.

  • @medieval8893
    @medieval8893 Před 3 lety +36

    I think they missed an opportunity to talk about common misconceptions about the Middle Ages, like romantic life on castles, instead of making these strawman arguments

  • @Necroxion
    @Necroxion Před 3 lety +25

    "These guys also suffered PTSD so they're cold-blooded killers"
    The *WHAT*

    • @RavenKnightYT
      @RavenKnightYT  Před 3 lety +13

      I know, right?

    • @logeyperogi1805
      @logeyperogi1805 Před 2 lety +2

      I can’t be crazy for thinking that a cold blooded killer is unlikely to suffer from PTSD

  • @MI_HI_
    @MI_HI_ Před 2 lety +15

    They do realize that medieval knights were still people right? Not animals?

  • @mkdemigodzillawarrior
    @mkdemigodzillawarrior Před 3 lety +93

    You know, it's rather odd how Christianity wasn't mentioned once or at least explicitly in this video, especially considering how important it is during the Middle Ages. Kind of suspicious to be left out, don't you think?

  • @trentroth6717
    @trentroth6717 Před 3 lety +26

    The knights wear just soldiers sure they killed people.that is what they did. But they are not heartless killers... people who get attacked by knights might think it but they are. Not. Thank you for standing up for the Knight's

    • @sirorliktheironclad
      @sirorliktheironclad Před 2 lety +6

      Knights were the only protection and glimmer of hope during the Middle Ages since it was a dark time and chivalry inspired many to do great things. Some knights weren’t good but it’s the same as soldiers nowadays, not every soldier is good. It’s still right and honorable for men in armor to protect their homes, friends, and family from enemies in war along with performing chivalrous acts. Same with men in camouflage going out to protect their homes.

  • @varisugocsay1152
    @varisugocsay1152 Před 3 lety +14

    Chad Chivalric Christian Knight vs. Virgin Pinker and Someones

  • @bigideasrhinomilk4278
    @bigideasrhinomilk4278 Před 3 lety +22

    the infographics video is dishonest at best and malicious at worst. people are trying to tear down the myths and foundations of Heros. we need heroes as people we should aspire to be like. fantastic video from you Knight. earned a sub man.

  • @blindoutlaw
    @blindoutlaw Před 3 lety +29

    It’s like when medieval lords in tv and movies are shown been horrible and cruel to their peasants.
    I’m mean... it’s not like the nobles need the peasants in order to maintain their wealth and treating them poorly or killing them makes them less efficient and so affects the wealth they generate for you so why would you mess with that?.
    Plus legally, peasant could leave a lord’s land if they didn’t like the conditions.

    • @varisugocsay1152
      @varisugocsay1152 Před 3 lety +10

      Yes, poeple like to forget that in the good old day in Europe had a much smaller populus so most of the time the lords even give peasents a short time of no taxation agreement if they go to there lands. + If a lord mismanadged or was cruel to his peosents the church have the right to punish him with the monarchs help.

    • @marseldagistani1989
      @marseldagistani1989 Před 2 lety +3

      @@varisugocsay1152 or worse excommunicate them

    • @varisugocsay1152
      @varisugocsay1152 Před 2 lety +1

      @@marseldagistani1989 Yes, exatly. The church was the moral police over the political system in a way it was a very benefical arrangment for the common people because they were protected by the lord, the king and the church in the same time. Self evidently mismanagmen and cruilty happend but no system perfect and for the time period it was pretty good.

    • @marseldagistani1989
      @marseldagistani1989 Před 2 lety +1

      @@varisugocsay1152 Yeah, it was better than nothing.
      And it may not have been the splendor of the Roman Empire for the time it worked.
      even the Emperor of the H.R.E wasn't stupid enough to go against the pope... and vice versa

    • @varisugocsay1152
      @varisugocsay1152 Před 2 lety +2

      @@marseldagistani1989 Oke-oke, it happend sometimes. And in the high medieval era the avarege life exeptations were even higher than in the antiquity. Wars were rarer and you can't become slave lawfully. The medieval era doesn't was worse than the antiquity at all except the early middle ages but it was because this was the time of great changes and fall of the Western Empire after that it become more stable and much more prosperious. (Self evidently the Black Death is exeption from the rule but even under Rome we had a lot of pandemic and whatsnot)

  • @drywater2910
    @drywater2910 Před 3 lety +33

    another great video raven

  • @Blacktemplewarrior
    @Blacktemplewarrior Před 3 lety +11

    People “Believe" what they want to believe, despite the truth or evidence.

  • @tombrasch3387
    @tombrasch3387 Před 3 lety +38

    Thank u raven. Seriously thank u. That video u had reviewed had earned me scorn from many for looking at the value of chivalry as paramount to my own ideals. And I'm glad someone such as urself had put down these false claims to what i considered the hero's of my childhood. Seriously. Thank u.

  • @ThePsychoguy
    @ThePsychoguy Před 10 měsíci +3

    I wonder how the tone and presentation would be if it were, say, Ottoman or Saracen warriors (or some other historical enemy of the west) that were the subject of the video?

  • @trentroth6717
    @trentroth6717 Před 3 lety +10

    Thanks for the for honor joke to keep it a little bit happier. Glade we can see the others side and standing up for the knights long-ago. Once again thank you.

    • @logeyperogi1805
      @logeyperogi1805 Před 2 lety +3

      Suddenly I feel a whole lot prouder to be a member of the knights faction
      We may not be the strongest, but we have our Honor, our loyalty, and our spirits, we will never abandon our cause

  • @jarogniewtheconqueror2804
    @jarogniewtheconqueror2804 Před 3 lety +15

    Not just this video, but many other historical videos they make are straight up wrong, full of inaccuracies and misconceptions

  • @Taco-in-a-Tahoe
    @Taco-in-a-Tahoe Před 3 lety +14

    I love this video I learned a lot and I love your passion for correcting this misinformation

  • @JosiahJS976
    @JosiahJS976 Před 3 lety +7

    You are a great CZcamsr. I don't really know much about Medieval History as I know more about 19th and 20th century history, but your videos are easy to understand and you have a great personality and way of addressing things. Keep up the good content!

  • @choosinkien268
    @choosinkien268 Před 3 lety +21

    Hey Raven can u do a video on your armour how pratical is it?

    • @mkdemigodzillawarrior
      @mkdemigodzillawarrior Před 3 lety +6

      Oh yeah, that would be pretty interesting to see considering it has some samurai elements.

    • @RavenKnightYT
      @RavenKnightYT  Před 3 lety +14

      Hahaha. What an interesting idea

    • @merkavamkivm3373
      @merkavamkivm3373 Před 3 lety +6

      @Bluewulf or a samuight...

    • @velosong3396
      @velosong3396 Před 2 lety

      its Warden with Orochi armor how practical is that? i don't know BUT i know how COOL it looks xD

  • @kleomenis456
    @kleomenis456 Před 3 lety +16

    Greetilings brother Blood Knight! Well put!

  • @xavierquintero820
    @xavierquintero820 Před 2 lety +8

    “The False is strong with this one” 😂👌nice one

  • @AdeptusSororitas
    @AdeptusSororitas Před 3 lety +12

    This.This is one of the many reasons why I don't watch the infographics show. They spread so much misinformation and whenever I see a video they put up I become skeptical of the information they put out and I just don't watch it. And I'm so glad that there are people who debunk many if not all of their claims. So thank you Raven Knight for making this video, you're an amazing youtuber. ^w^

  • @nedia8259
    @nedia8259 Před 2 lety

    i feel like you let the other video run a little long but i actually like it because it gives off the feeling that you omit no detail, not twisting their words and instead disagreeing with the points they were actually making

  • @gangpug2567
    @gangpug2567 Před 3 lety +2

    Awesome video, man! I learnt a lot of new things from it! And also learnt that some stuff that I thought was false!

  • @zacharyjohnson8037
    @zacharyjohnson8037 Před 2 lety +6

    "i WaNnA gRoW uP aNd Be A mAsS mUrDeReR"

    • @logeyperogi1805
      @logeyperogi1805 Před 2 lety +1

      NO CHILD WOULD EVER THINK THIS, ANY THAT WOULD REQUIRES IMMEDIATE PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE

  • @grandrisereflections6823
    @grandrisereflections6823 Před 3 lety +1

    great explaining

  • @Lapran3
    @Lapran3 Před 2 lety +1

    As a history graduate aspiring to become a teacher myself, you are an inspiration Raven

  • @mahoganydoughnut6082
    @mahoganydoughnut6082 Před 2 lety +6

    I love watching people rip channels like this apart. I used to think they were just lazy or dumb but a lot of their videos seem to go out of their way to ignore more prominent and accredited sources for any that support what they are trying to push.

  • @povilzem
    @povilzem Před 2 lety +4

    It's like there's a concerted effort to demean European heritage or something...

    • @logeyperogi1805
      @logeyperogi1805 Před 2 lety

      I have nothing against European heritage, my mom however is First Nations…so imagine what she’d think when Europeans are brought up

  • @dragon_hunter2937
    @dragon_hunter2937 Před 3 lety +9

    Raven thank you for debunking that bad video im glad somebody debunked that thank you.

  • @grandrisereflections6823
    @grandrisereflections6823 Před 3 lety +3

    they show this in assassin creed and ghost of tushima the knights mess with civilians, civilians team up against knights,
    and knight come from over seas to war with other kingdoms but they protect they’re kingdom well and try to bring everyone up with jobs to keep they kingdom going and have good protection from other invading troopers.

  • @samuraimills1849
    @samuraimills1849 Před 2 lety +8

    I love how you debunk infographics. I mean if all knights acted like infographics said wouldn't they be breaking the common law and no better than bandits if they had the right to do whatever they wanted. 🤣

  • @theselfishorca6340
    @theselfishorca6340 Před 3 lety +6

    Honestly when I think of Knights I think of the Warden

    • @logeyperogi1805
      @logeyperogi1805 Před 2 lety +3

      The Warden is the perfect example of a TRUE knight
      Loyal, Honourable, Dutiful and Mighty
      The Warden fought Gudmundr, the Jarl of the fort at the end of the knight chapter in the campaign, and when Gudmundr had given up, was just sitting in front of his burning hall, the Warden didn’t just walk up and execute the guy, the Warden handed him his sword for a duel, a sense of honour
      The Warden fought for Daubeny as a simple mercenary, but even when called to be Daubeny’s second without any regard for his own opinion on the matter, he did what he was payed to do, even if it meant fighting a knight from the Blackstone Legion, a sense of loyalty
      The Warden didn’t become a knight of the Blackstone Legion just because he wanted to, he faced a member of the legion and defeated him, proving his strength, a sense of might and power
      And last, but certainly not least, the Warden’s greatest act in the campaign, was betraying Apollyon and reforming the dying Iron Legion, as when he had helped conquer the Vikings and killed Gudmundr, he realized that Apollyon was fighting to continue the wars, to keep the bloodshed coming, and as a man dedicated to protecting the weak, a man sworn to peace, he abandoned the Blackstone Legion, took the mighty big guns in Apollyon’s group, and reformed the Iron Legion, before joining forces with the army of the Emperor’s Champion and leading the charge against Apollyon and the Blackstone Legion, a sense of duty to his people
      There’s a reason Warden mains are so commonly seen as players who people seem to respect, they chose Warden because he was cool, but stuck with him because they started exhibiting traits of the Warden, they were somewhat skilled, somewhat honourable and respectful, they were deemed worth giving respect to, and whenever I see a Warden in a game, I get excited to see what they have in store for me

  • @thedevilsadvocate7132
    @thedevilsadvocate7132 Před 3 lety +14

    Another response video I see?

    • @RavenKnightYT
      @RavenKnightYT  Před 3 lety +8

      Yeah, I do these from time to time. Mostly it’s just against historical inaccuracies and the like, but occasionally I branch out like I did with the Korra videos.

  • @commissarartorias1047
    @commissarartorias1047 Před 3 lety +16

    Start the crusade!

  • @American.Crusader
    @American.Crusader Před 3 lety +28

    INCREDIBILIS!!!!!!!!!

  • @sirorliktheironclad
    @sirorliktheironclad Před 2 lety +3

    Not every knight was a hero but there were some who were:
    William Marshal
    William Wallace
    Saint George
    Pierre Terrail, seigneur de Bayard
    Joan of Arc(I consider her a knight because she wore armor, led a French army during the Hundred Years War, and did great things for France even though she never fought in battle)

    • @John-fk2ky
      @John-fk2ky Před 3 měsíci

      That last one is a questionable conclusion since absolutely none of those things have anything to do with being a knight.

  • @samuraimills1849
    @samuraimills1849 Před 2 lety +2

    We need more videos like this.

  • @SpartanS1ayer195
    @SpartanS1ayer195 Před 2 lety +1

    Ngl, the helm your avatar has looks like an elite knight from the dark souls franchise stuck a samurai helmet on top, that makes it even more badass haha

  • @signor_zuzzu
    @signor_zuzzu Před 3 lety +8

    23:11 Raven cameo

  • @thecrazyfriend5491
    @thecrazyfriend5491 Před 2 lety +1

    “The false is strong with this one”, I like this line.

  • @counterblast3885
    @counterblast3885 Před 2 lety

    Yeah, infographics may be wrong but the illustration at 23:17 was awesome

  • @ArckAngel75
    @ArckAngel75 Před 3 lety +2

    Brother I absolutely love the channel
    That video was tough to just listen to and I have no clue how someone could be just blatantly dumb on the research

  • @Rolf97
    @Rolf97 Před 6 měsíci +1

    What really annoys me is that modern people can't seem to understand that the entire world lived by the law of conquest.

  • @samuraimills1849
    @samuraimills1849 Před 2 lety +4

    Seriously common sense can debunk this. Great video.👍

  • @logeyperogi1805
    @logeyperogi1805 Před 2 lety +1

    Why are knights my favourite warrior in history?
    Because knights are loyal, chivalrous and mighty, the three traits of a hero
    Of course there weren’t always gonna be good knights, but at the same time, that doesn’t mean they were all bad
    I think my favourite kind of soldier is one who protects the weak, and fights to end the fighting, and to actually hear someone finally say that knights who protected the innocent and defenceless, knights who fought to end the fighting, knights like the Warden from For Honor, that knights like that ACTUALLY EXISTED, makes me happy
    Knights have been, and always will be, my favourite kind of warrior throughout history

  • @ryanelliott71698
    @ryanelliott71698 Před 2 lety +4

    The infographic show is one that’ll post a video that the US could conquer the world, then put out a later one that says China’s could have have a fighting chance against the US. They’re a very skewed and at best surface level show with pretty graphics.
    Update, they just made a recent video where they waaaaaay overestimate North Korea’s ability to win a war against South Korea and the US. They’re not a information show, they’re a fan fiction show.

  • @stephtros9029
    @stephtros9029 Před 3 lety +3

    The funniest bit is, to say a knight would kill peasants.
    That's something they can T A X later. m o n e y

  • @oldsnek9625
    @oldsnek9625 Před 2 lety +6

    I'm late but he was partially right yes some knights were amazing people but some were either robber barons or just did what they wanted

    • @logeyperogi1805
      @logeyperogi1805 Před 2 lety +5

      But then again, to say that because a few knights were heartless and cruel means that all knights were heartless and cruel is like saying that because one cop shot an innocent black man all cops are racist pigs, it’s simply not true
      There’s always gonna be bad apples, but you can’t say they’re all bad, that was the main point of the video

    • @John-fk2ky
      @John-fk2ky Před 3 měsíci

      That’s flat out wrong. A noble could do that. A knight, even the biggest asshole out there, could not for the simple reason that he literally lacks the resources to do so.
      On a side note, based on your usage, you have no idea what “robber baron” even means.

  • @fallentitan9286
    @fallentitan9286 Před 3 měsíci

    That and Knights was a loose term since every knight was different, like the first knights called Franks were men in viking armor (Shield, chain mail, and helmet) and they started as a militia group to stop the viking and it worked, but while time went forward, I saw knights more as heavy units, since more armor was added and more armor means more money, until knights were so common that people had to make weapons to kill knights, the crossbow was created, but then knights changed again from being loyal to a lord or a king, they were loyal to their religion (The templars are a more unique knight)

  • @emiliothefrank1312
    @emiliothefrank1312 Před 3 lety +8

    I never liked the infographic show anyway

  • @gayguy8405
    @gayguy8405 Před 3 lety +2

    I probably learn more about the Renaissance era from you then my actual teacher

  • @firebeginer5694
    @firebeginer5694 Před 3 lety +6

    First SCP and now history 2 down 5 to go

  • @joenathan8059
    @joenathan8059 Před 3 lety +2

    You can tell that a video is going to be shit when they use stock animations/photos

  • @jackmarshall2925
    @jackmarshall2925 Před 3 lety +2

    Love the video

  • @nedia8259
    @nedia8259 Před 2 lety

    why dont they ever consult actual experts

  • @jeremymcjunkin1715
    @jeremymcjunkin1715 Před 2 lety +1

    As a boy I always wanted to be a knight to wear armor & pledge my life to God & serve Him & bring glory to my Lord. To protect my family & other. I always saw a knight as a protector of the people a servant of the living God of Israel a symbol of faith & justice but I do now this nobody is perfect especially the knights but if I could I would be a knight

  • @IronWarrior_69
    @IronWarrior_69 Před 3 lety +8

    ahh the infoshow the idiots who butchered the scp logs and now are butchering history.

  • @DarthTitanGaming
    @DarthTitanGaming Před 2 lety

    I think the other factions in for honor saw that video.

  • @thegamingnecronoverlord8935

    I have heard of the knights of the round table I know just see the monty python ones though for that just more fun

  • @ronarktv6926
    @ronarktv6926 Před 2 lety +3

    Funny its like comparing Dark souls to For Honor . Why

  • @austinwilbanks9582
    @austinwilbanks9582 Před 3 lety +13

    their video is straight up propaganda.

  • @Whiteknight23495
    @Whiteknight23495 Před 5 měsíci

    Raven knight: how many of these pop culture writers keep showing what do they have against law and order why can’t they just let them be as they are

  • @BlackMantisRed
    @BlackMantisRed Před rokem +2

    Anyone who references Steven Pinker shouldn't be take seriously. The dude constantly writes about philosophers he has never read. He fantasises about going back in time and violating the sisters of philosophers he doesn't like. The man is a joke.

  • @Derilan01
    @Derilan01 Před 2 lety +2

    hmmm from what i know while some knight could give in to banditry and lordvslord/knightvsknight skirmishes where a thing, in fact bad enought that the church ended coming wiht the crusades to "fix" the problem is the idea that they would be massacring peassants is silly, specially because peasant uprising where a thing and rather scary for not powerful holders.
    as for the video itself yes its has wonky basis and skewed prespective.

  • @onikai7055
    @onikai7055 Před 2 lety +3

    There should be more views so this BS can be exposed more.

  • @samuraimills1849
    @samuraimills1849 Před 2 lety +1

    Lol when its stated no justice system. 🤣🤣

    • @logeyperogi1805
      @logeyperogi1805 Před 2 lety

      “There was no Justice system”
      You can’t exactly have any form of civilization without a Justice system, imagine America without a Justice system, it’d be destroyed

  • @kadepearson2181
    @kadepearson2181 Před 2 lety +1

    It's funny that all the bad come out when they are gone but almost none of the good like with the knights and like the norse peoples who where very clean and respectful to others and yes a lot did bad but more did good

  • @Vienershmaken
    @Vienershmaken Před rokem +1

    I’m a kniiiiiight it’s my riiiiiiight!

  • @8balls122
    @8balls122 Před 2 lety +2

    knights weren't perfect but they weren't monsters either

  • @TomRobertGaming
    @TomRobertGaming Před 2 lety +1

    Hey so you seem like a big Knight buff so let me ask you this. Did Knights get peasants to fight their battle's for them? Because a friend told me that they did.

    • @RavenKnightYT
      @RavenKnightYT  Před 2 lety +4

      No. Peasants and serfs were necessary for the functioning of the economy since they worked the land. If you send them to fight your battles, and they die in the process, you’re out those laborers. If a knight became so desperate he had to send peasants to fight for him, it was a sign he’s already lost. If you’re a professional soldier, the fighting is your job. If your lord finds out you can’t do it and you put that task on the shoulders of peasants, then you’re likely to lose your station.

  • @killerkraut9179
    @killerkraut9179 Před rokem +1

    After my knowledge there where many private Feuds (private Wars ) in Germany !

  • @malazanmarine2959
    @malazanmarine2959 Před 2 lety +1

    Im pretty sure the crusades were mostly peasants and footmen anyway, right?

    • @RavenKnightYT
      @RavenKnightYT  Před 2 lety +1

      Actually there were plenty of norman knights that went on the first Crusade. After the first crusade though, many knight orders like the Templars were formed and they would go on other Crusades later.

    • @malazanmarine2959
      @malazanmarine2959 Před 2 lety +1

      @@RavenKnightYT ok thanks for the correction. I like reading history, but I honestly don't retain half of it

  • @hellheartgaming6668
    @hellheartgaming6668 Před 3 lety

    Discord inv?

  • @LegiyonEhellout
    @LegiyonEhellout Před 2 lety

    1:18
    Virgin: I am racist 🤓
    Chad: I disagree with you racially 😎

  • @Bishop_Aceeus
    @Bishop_Aceeus Před 3 lety +1

    Woooooo the reality of the knights were being spit by Raven wooooo

  • @malazanmarine2959
    @malazanmarine2959 Před 2 lety

    Yes, let's just leave it at too functional. Lol maybe just a bit

  • @seikoteacup3452
    @seikoteacup3452 Před 3 lety

    funne voice lmao 13:42

  • @NewHampshirefinalboss
    @NewHampshirefinalboss Před 2 lety +2

    Well I mean civilians weren’t defenseless
    If there wasn’t a Group of soldiers just outside of town
    Then they had to defend themselves against all the bandits and highwayman
    I mean I put my money on 3 guys with a sharp rock then some random ass hole
    With a sword and some armor any day

    • @logeyperogi1805
      @logeyperogi1805 Před 2 lety

      @Acroselorator blunt force is practically the weakness of knights armour, one good strike could break bones, a few good hits or hell even just one good hit from a club to the head and that knight is done

  • @graceypatrick
    @graceypatrick Před 2 lety

    This is actually hilarious how stupid this is

  • @onur97able
    @onur97able Před 3 lety +6

    İnfographics confuse knights with arab muslim warriors

    • @Lyjacxz
      @Lyjacxz Před 3 lety +4

      Emm why you bringing up an arab muslim warrior my man?

    • @John-fk2ky
      @John-fk2ky Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@Lyjacxz because if you actually read a history book, the description Infographics gives of knights better matches Muslim warriors. When fighting, to them everyone else actually was either a heretic (other Muslims) or an infidel (everyone else).

  • @boldbearings
    @boldbearings Před rokem

    13:10 'You wouldn't respond to being pillaged by pillaging, so knights wouldn't do it.' Strawman. That's not What Info said. He said the lord would order it.

    • @RavenKnightYT
      @RavenKnightYT  Před rokem +7

      Speaking of strawmen...you literally just committed one yourself. At 11:09 I mention what the local lord would do in these situations. You skipped over that part to accuse me of a strawman fallacy. Don't throw sticks in glass houses, friend.

  • @boldbearings
    @boldbearings Před rokem +1

    20:00 'Knights weren't any worse than contemporary soldiers...' Whataboutism.

    • @RavenKnightYT
      @RavenKnightYT  Před rokem +6

      God, you are all about the strawman fallacies today. I did not say that knights were just as bad as contemporary soldiers. I said that when pillaging was done, it was usually the contemporary footsoldiers who did it because they were being paid to go to war while the knights were already garunteed land and status for their service, so the paid footsoldiers had more need for money and plunder. (19:51)

  • @brimstone6665
    @brimstone6665 Před 2 měsíci

    You seem to be failing to grasp the purpose of this video. Look at the graphics. This is aimed at children. It's not a historical piece, it is a propaganda piece.

    • @RavenKnightYT
      @RavenKnightYT  Před 2 měsíci

      Ah, so content for children is immune from criticism? Propaganda is immune from criticism? Is that the hill you wish to die on?

    • @brimstone6665
      @brimstone6665 Před 2 měsíci

      @@RavenKnightYT You're criticizing their accuracy. They were never trying to be accurate, they were always trying to attract kids with cutesy graphics, and push a message. Not, push the truth.

    • @RavenKnightYT
      @RavenKnightYT  Před 2 měsíci

      @@brimstone6665
      The title of their channel is 'INFOgraphics.' Implying that they are giving information. Therefore the implication should be that they are teaching and providing information. Watch more of their channel, they talk about very adult topics all the time; they are not just a childrens channel.
      But...let's pretend they ARE a childrens channel...
      So it's okay to be dishonest with children? It's okay to perpetuate a bias? Wow...that's an interesting take.

    • @brimstone6665
      @brimstone6665 Před 2 měsíci

      @@RavenKnightYT I'm not defending them. I'm saying their trying to propagandize to kids, not tell the actual truth, which is what you're trying to do, and I commend you for. Sorry if I came off in a different manner than intended.

  • @r------
    @r------ Před 2 lety

    The infographics show has over a million views & you....

    • @RavenKnightYT
      @RavenKnightYT  Před 2 lety +7

      It’s a shame how misinformation and lies are mainstream and get far more views. The ignorant masses will eat up any contrarian talking point, even if it’s built on faulty or fraudulent information.
      Please don’t fall into the trap of viewer count equals credibility. Because by that logic, CNN, Fox News, and every other main stream news outlet can never be questioned, for they haven’t far more viewers and followers than any of us. Viewership will never equal credibility or put one above reproach.

    • @r------
      @r------ Před 2 lety

      @@RavenKnightYT lies are what the mainstream spews without a break, for ex, Warriors are heroes

    • @RavenKnightYT
      @RavenKnightYT  Před 2 lety +4

      @@r------ which mainstream outlet spews that?

    • @r------
      @r------ Před 2 lety +1

      @@RavenKnightYT every single one

  • @chrisjulien7698
    @chrisjulien7698 Před 2 lety +1

    Watch your profanity

  • @boldbearings
    @boldbearings Před rokem +1

    15:01Knights don't just kill. They're sworn Catholics.' 🤣😂🤣 Crusades? Templars? This would be a good retort to Info if you weren't raging over peripheral points.

    • @RavenKnightYT
      @RavenKnightYT  Před rokem +6

      ....Again with the strawman fallacies, huh? I did not say 'knights don't just kill because they are sworn Catholics.' In fact at the very beginning of the video and the end of the video I said that knights did kill. They were soldiers.
      The problem here is that Info is saying they MURDER people regularly. And my point is that murder is a cardinarl sin. The Crusades were a WAR. And soldiers do have to KILL in war. Templars fought in the Crusades and that involved killing in WAR. But Murder is not killing in war, it's killing because you enjoy it, because you want to, or because you don't like the other person. I was pointing out that knights do not swear their oaths to the king and to the church so they can get away with murder. That makes no sense, especially since their actions as a knight would be heavily scrutinized.

  • @eliaselfias5751
    @eliaselfias5751 Před 3 lety

    I mean, you are clearly talking from a christian biased point of view.

    • @RavenKnightYT
      @RavenKnightYT  Před 3 lety +26

      At what point did I bring my own faith into the discussion? At what point did I base my arguments off of my own personal beliefs? Did I not cite specific sources to counter Infographics? Did I not point out the lack of consistency and sources used by my opposition?
      Yes, you’re free to claim I have a bias, but I did not bring that bias into this discussion or response. I used sources, historical research, and common sense.

    • @DarthVader-do8tu
      @DarthVader-do8tu Před 3 lety +15

      Let’s say he is Christian which I’m pretty sure he may be he still cited his sources and never even brought in his faith into the arguments.

    • @logeyperogi1805
      @logeyperogi1805 Před 2 lety

      You can say that, but unless he actually brings it up and doesn’t cite his sources, that’s not the main topic of the conversation and it’s not brought in
      That’s like if I tried supporting cops by saying they’re not all racist and providing actual facts to prove it then some dumbass saying “Yeah but you’re white so you’re biased”

    • @davidachorn
      @davidachorn Před rokem

      ​@Raven Knight
      Why did you admit to him that you're a Christian? Is that even necessary? Now, people will not trust you anymore.

    • @John-fk2ky
      @John-fk2ky Před 3 měsíci

      What did he say that was wrong? Nothing. You could just as accurately say that Infographics came from a very anti-Christian pov based on how they wrote things. Do you know what the chief difference is? Raven cited sources and is correct in this case. Infographics cited an idiot and displays an embarrassing amount of ignorance on the subject.

  • @michaelellis772
    @michaelellis772 Před 2 lety

    Uhh... What? Of course, they were, so were samurai, so were Vikings. The honor thing was more of a way to justify their actions. Chivalry, Bushido, and Valhalla really meant nothing when it comes down to it. Knights oftentimes abused the power they had over the land they were given. They would falsely accuse peasants that angered them and use that to justify hunting them. They killed men, they raped women, and they burned babies. All of this is pretty well documented as well.

    • @RavenKnightYT
      @RavenKnightYT  Před 2 lety +6

      This is grossly inaccurate and unfair to the knights, samurai, and vikings. While some were horrible people, others truly did live up to the high standards set for them. While some knights might have done terrible things, others did noble and selfless things. There are recorded cases of Knight Orders, like the Hospitallers building hospitals and medical facilities after the First Crusade. The Templars originally helped support the poor and needy. And many MUSLIM citizens in the Crusader states went on to claim that they were happier under Knight leadership than Islamic.
      Please...share these documented sources with me. What sources tell you that this was the standard? Where did you find documentation that it was the norm for knights to burn babies? What documentation says that it was just the norm for knights to abuse their power? Because I've found documentation to the opposite.
      sandradodd.com/sca/womenandwork
      www.worldhistory.org/Knights_Templar/
      www.britannica.com/topic/Hospitallers
      viagallica.com/grece/lang_en/hopital_chevaliers.htm

  • @fuzzbuzz6581
    @fuzzbuzz6581 Před 2 lety

    Lol you lost so much credibility when you are 1. Unable to site sources 2. Want to apply generalizations that weren't mentioned and 3. Using your mocking tone.... 1/10.

    • @RavenKnightYT
      @RavenKnightYT  Před 2 lety +6

      K

    • @John-fk2ky
      @John-fk2ky Před 3 měsíci

      You must have never read a book. Everything he said lines up with what you would find in an actual history book of the time period. He DID cite sources (there goes your credibility). And the tone was not mocking, as much as the video deserved it.

    • @fuzzbuzz6581
      @fuzzbuzz6581 Před 3 měsíci

      I didn't, don't and wasn't supposed to have any credibility when it come to this topic. Was his tone mocking or not? You seem indecisive on that point. Listen, I have read many books. Expensive leather bound books. I read them in my lounge that smells of rich mahogany. @@John-fk2ky